SERC is Hiring

The Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College is accepting applications for a full-time Web Designer/Developer. The Web Designer/Developer will work as part of Science Education Resource Center's (SERC) web team on the design and implementation of SERC-hosted websites.

Specific responsibilities include:

- Envision and implement user-focused web site and web application designs within Serckit.
- Work in coordination with SERC's webteam and our project partners to ensure SERC-hosted websites implement effective information architectures, are sensitive to web standards, reflect accessible design and demonstrate excellent usability.
- Work with the Technical Director to advance Serckit through projects such as the development of flexible design templates and testing-based refinement of user interfaces.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

- Develop expertise in the use of the Serckit platform and provide direct support to collaborating projects using the platform.
- The Web Designer/Developer will work at our Northfield office and travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or associate's degree + a minimum of 2 year's relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to create compelling and usable web designs from initial conception through implementation in HTML, CSS and Javascript.
- A strong visual aesthetic and facility with common graphic design tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Familiarity with current UX and web design best practices such as responsive design.
- Comfort working in a modern web development environment that includes elements such as Javascript and CSS frameworks (e.g. JQuery, Bootstrap), a databased-backed content management system, and version control.
- Demonstrated ability to independently complete projects on schedule and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently on loosely defined tasks as well as in close cooperation with a tight-knit team.
- Ability to rapidly learn new technical skills and share that expertise with others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills: from communicating complicated technical issues to non-technical co-workers to sensitively negotiating site design elements with project leaders.

The position is eligible for Carleton's benefits package. The position is open until filled. For additional information and application procedures visit the Carleton College Employment Webpage