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Front End Web Developer, Harvard Library, Cambridge, MA

Location: Flexible/User Research Center, Lamont Library

Normal Work Week: Flexible, 8-10 hours/week

Compensation: $25/hour 

This person will assist in developing websites that support Harvard Library research, teaching, and learning. This person is responsible for transforming wireframes and design mockups into HTML/CSS markup as well as incorporating interaction design through jQuery.

Job Duties & Requirements:

  • Hands-on development of websites, which includes development of HTML5/CSS3 templates and web pages based on wireframes and visual designs
  • Development of dynamic and engaging web functionality using JavaScript/jQuery
  • Experience customizing sites on open source web content management systems a plus, as most of the sites are built on OpenScholar
  • Experience developing responsive websites
  • High degree of initiative and self-direction; must be detail-oriented and proactive
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience working in teams and meeting deadlines

Please send cover letter, resume and examples of previous web design work.

Start Date: October 2016

End Date: November 18, 2016

Contact information: 
Kris Markman, Online Learning Librarian 
[email protected]
617-496-2016

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.