Web Director, Hopeworks N Camden

Posted by on February 6, 2004

[posted to CTCNet-Phil 02/02/2004]

Hopeworks ?N Camden, a youth development program in Camden, NJ (<a href="http://www.hopeworks.org">http://www.hopeworks.org</a>), has an opening for a web director. The job description is attached. Please let me know if you have any questions. Father Jeff Putthoff, SJ

Web Diector Position
Salary: $35,000-$40,000
Hiring: Immediate

Hopeworks ?N Camden (<a href="http://www.hopeworks.org">http://www.hopeworks.org</a>) is an innovative faith-based youth development program that uses web site design and development to work with urban youth ages 14-23 in Camden, NJ. Hopeworks has an advanced curriculum and training program by which youth are able to earn college credits and gain valuable professional skills. As part of our training program, Hopeworks offers the following client services:

* Web Site Development
* Web Site Maintenance

The Web Production Manager would be responsible for the following areas:

1. Web Site Development: Oversee client projects from conception to implementation including all design work.

2. Web Site Maintenance: Oversee requests for maintenance from customers to existing sites.

3. Advanced Training: Using existing curriculum, implements advanced training components for youth trainees.

4. Manage: Manage production level trainees.

Requirements:

* Project management skills, ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and adhere to stringent deadlines.
* Must have working knowledge of web-page construction and experience with creating web specific graphics.
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of the principles of design, with specific proficiency in color correction, scanning, photo enhancing & retouching, and other graphic production techniques for Web.
* Understand image formats (EPS, TIF, GIF, JPEG, PDF), graphic compression tools and their use.
* Excellent written/verbal communications skills
* Willing to learn new technologies, self-motivated and independent
* Desire to engage in youth development.
* Desire to make a difference in young people?s lives

Technical skills:

* Must have comprehensive knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.
* HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, and CSS is a must.
* Flash and PHP are pluses.

To Apply:
With your resume, please include:
? Current URLs where examples of your design work can be viewed
? A writing sample explaining what you find compelling about working with a youth-development program such as Hopeworks ?N Camden.
? A List of 5 references
? Your most recent college transcripts

Please send all resumes via post to:
Hopeworks ?N Camden
Attn: Jeff Putthoff
543 State Street
Camden, NJ 08102
<a href="http://www.hopeworks.org">http://www.hopeworks.org</a>