Web Developer

Title: Web Developer

Department: Creative and Marketing

This role reports: Director of Creative and Marketing

Location: Remote, but preference will be given to candidates based in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates must be based in a state where The Bail Project currently operates which includes the following: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IL, KY, MD, MO, MT, NY, NC, OH, OK, TX, PA, SC, WA

About The Bail Project:

The Problem

There is no place in the criminal justice system where money more clearly buys justice than bail. People who can’t afford bail remain in jail before trial, while those with money buy their liberty. Tying freedom to financial ability upends the presumption of innocence, tears lives apart, and perpetuates racial and economic disparities. It is also a key driver of mass incarceration. Each year, an estimated 2.5 million people sit in jail cells across America because they cannot afford bail.

The Response

The Bail Project is a national nonprofit that provides free bail assistance and pretrial support to thousands of low-income people every year. We are on a mission to combat mass incarceration and demonstrate that a more humane, equitable, and effective pretrial system is possible.

The Model

The Bail Project uses a national revolving bail fund to pay bail for individuals who are legally presumed innocent, and whom a judge has deemed eligible for release. We then provide court reminders, transportation, and work with local partner organizations to connect our clients with voluntary social services and community-based programs. We call this model Community Release with Support, and it has proven highly effective in helping people make their court dates. As our clients’ cases close, bail comes back into the fund where it is recycled to help additional people. The goal of The Bail Project is to work ourselves out of a job by gathering human stories and data from our ground work to advance legislative and policy change to end cash bail and invest in Community Release with Support (aftercashbail.org).

The Team

We are a community of advocates committed to ending mass incarceration and advancing racial and economic justice. Our organization consists of a central support hub and a growing network of client advocates or “Bail Disruptors” who work in their local communities to provide bail assistance and help advance advocacy efforts on the ground.

Job Summary:

As a Web Developer for The Bail Project, you will play a key role in managing and enhancing our organization's website. This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in web development. While focusing primarily on website management, you will also support broader digital marketing efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills in web development while gaining experience in various aspects of digital marketing, including content creation, SEO, market research, and running campaigns on ad platforms like Google Ads. You will collaborate with the Creative and Marketing team to ensure our website effectively represents the organization's mission and contributes to our digital marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• A strong interest in the mission and goals of The Bail Project.

• Demonstrable expertise in WordPress, including experience with version control and child themes.

• Experience or education in web development, digital media, or a related field.

• Basic knowledge of SEO and a willingness to develop expertise in this area.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

• Ability to create and edit web content.

• Familiarity with web analytics tools and a desire to learn data interpretation.

• Basic understanding of social media and online marketing channels.

• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.

• Team-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Creative, adaptable, and eager to grow in a dynamic environment.

This role is tailored for individuals passionate about web development and eager to expand their skills in digital marketing within a dynamic and mission-driven organization.

Currently most roles perform some or all of their work from home. The Bail Project will provide equipment to support work from home but staff must provide their own reliable internet access.

This is a full-time non-exempt, in-unit position. The Bail Project offers benefit programs including competitive Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Parental Leave, a generous Vacation and Sick Leave policy, and a 401(k) plan.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and portfolio with at least two websites you have had a leading role in developing. In the cover letter, please address the following:

• Why do you want to work for The Bail Project?

• Please share 2-3 experiences that highlight why you would be a strong candidate for the Web Developer position.

No faxes, emails or phone calls please. Applicants will be notified regarding whether or not they have been selected for an interview. Applications without cover letters and portfolios will not be processed.

The Bail Project is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ people, and formerly incarcerated individuals. We are committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff.

Salary: $50,000-$65,000

Closing Date: March 22, 2024

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