Web Development Assistant

Job Summary

GEEX is a dynamic and inclusive organization and platform dedicated to fostering community, education, and innovation in the glass arts. We are developing a new website with React.js to better serve our community’s programs and resources by improving the overall user experience for visitors and subscribers. Our team is seeking a detail-oriented Web Development Assistant to help our engineering and design team architect and populate pages. GEEX is based in Madison, WI, and this is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist development of a responsive web application with React.js, HTML, and CSS by creating React components with our primary Web Developer.
• Collaborate with our UX lead to ensure seamless, consistent design elements and UI components for desktop and mobile screens.
  
  

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, UI/UX/IX Design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 1-3 years of experience in web development, a similar role.
• Familiarity with the glass arts community or arts organizations is a plus.
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and track project progress.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Technical Skills: HTML, CSS, and React.js required, Tailwind CSS, Next.js, and Headless CMS (Sanity.io) encouraged.
• Coding Skills: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Design Skills: Proficiency in responsive web design principles and techniques.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, including with remote teams.
• Remote Work Experience: Ability to work independently in a remote environment with biweekly team check-ins and asynchronous communications.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Cultural competence in speaking to and supporting cultural equity in a predominantly white professional and academic arts discipline.
• Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• $30/hour at part time (10 hrs/week)
• Contract will run from March-June 2025
  
  

How To Apply

Please email to support@geex.glass:

• your resume
• a portfolio showing relevant work experience in web development/design/etc., such as live applications, code samples, or case studies
• a cover letter detailing your interest in the position
• email and cell contacts for three professional references
  
  

Priority Application Deadline: February 15, 2025