Global Educators, Inc 17 New South Street, Suite 301 NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 Company Description: Salary Range: Location: Per Year NORTHAMPTON MA Job Type: Category: Full Time Internet/Information Systems/New Media Education Level: Work Experience: Some High School Coursework Preference: Nice to have Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: Position Title: Web Developer Organization: Global Educators Location: Northampton, MA Number of Weekly Hours: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week Start Date: As soon as right candidate is found ABOUT US: Who is Global Educators, and why do you want to work with us? Global Educators is an association of education abroad and purposeful travel organizations that work collaboratively for the mutual benefit of their members and to the overall benefit of their participants. How do we do it? We collaborate with association members to develop and implement best practices in program quality, risk management procedures, and professional development. We pool resources to provide higher levels of insurance protection and emergency response time and support. We guide association members in the application of successful and innovative business practices. We love people who have a good sense of humor under pressure and who are interested in what we do; a passion for travel and learning is something we all share. We have a great camaraderie and like to both solve problems and celebrate our successes together. And as an added bonus, we’re located in downtown Northampton in a fantastic office space, close to everything. We find what we do exceptionally rewarding. We think you will too. Below are a few of our most visited websites: www.cisabroad.com | www.barcelonasae.com | www.worldinternships.org JOB DESCRIPTION: We are currently looking for an experienced, full-time Web Developer to help us grow our digital operations. The new Web Developer will report to the Director of Digital Marketing. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Maintain and enhance 10+ company websites receiving over 50,000 monthly visits Develop and manage various custom WordPress plugins and themes Create highly customized WordPress data models and admin interfaces Build custom integrations with CRM, dialer, payment processing, and other software Maintain professional development, testing, and deployment workflows Collaborate with staff to design and implement creative technical solutions REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Understanding of PHP-based web applications, especially WordPress Solid knowledge of the web front-end stack – HTML, CSS, & JavaScript Strong sense of UX and responsive web design best practices Solid grasp of server-side technologies such as web servers and databases Strong foundation in developing code using version control (git/svn) Good troubleshooting, online research, and problem-solving skills Ability to collaborate effectively with other web designers and developers, both staff and contractors Positive and patient, with excellent self-discipline and work ethic Bachelor's degree in the field or equivalent experience preferred International experience a plus – travel, work, or study abroad You’ll be a GREAT fit if you: Are adept at using technology in service of business solutions Can effectively communicate technical information, in terms of business needs and employee productivity Are patient with less technically inclined staff members, who in many ways will be your internal customers Understand your own personal limits and know when to ask for help Take pride in your attention to detail and learn new systems quickly Keep your cool under pressure COMPANY CULTURE: Who are we looking for? Great listeners who love to work with people and build relationships Goal-oriented people who are as comfortable working alone as they are working with a team People who are willing to learn, improve, and adapt quickly People who are excited about the world, travel, and different cultures PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 pounds Ability to continuously stand or walk Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently SALARY and BENEFITS Salary commensurate with experience Full-time, flexible schedule; 40 hours per week Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance Medical and Dependent Care Flex-Spending Accounts 10 paid weeks of parental Leave Wellness Program 401k Plan after 1 year of employment, with fully-vested company match 10 Days Paid Vacation, company Holidays (including a week-long Winter Holiday Break) 1 hour of Paid Sick Time earned for every 30 hours worked IATA certified travel agent status Fun, flexible work environment frequented by furry pups SOUNDS GREAT! How do I apply? Submit your cover letter, resume, and two professional references Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview No phone calls, please Incomplete applications will NOT be considered Firms and remote candidates need not apply Global Educators provides equal opportunity to all people regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity applies to hiring, placement, promotion, salary determination, and all other conditions of employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. Requirements: