Now Hiring: PHP Web Developer

The Gay Christian Network (GCN) is seeking a full-time Web Developer to manage the overhaul and expansion of a PHP-driven social networking site in collaboration with a small team of talented people.

This is a one-year position with the potential to be extended to a multi-year or permanent position based on project success, mutual interest, and availability of long-term funding.

Whether you choose to work in our Raleigh office or telecommute from anywhere in the U.S., you will be managing the development of a reimagined version of GCN's social networking website. You will be the primary coder on the site, but you will also have access to a team of talented coding professionals who are volunteering time to work on this project. Your job will involve delegating tasks to the volunteers, reviewing their code for accuracy and security, and writing code of your own to help us create a fun, unique, and engaging web experience.

Not only will you have a fun work environment, working for computer-savvy people who like exploring new web technologies, but every day you'll be making an important difference in the world, providing vital support to many thousands of people worldwide.

WHO ARE WE?
GCN is a 10-year-old nonprofit organization in Raleigh, NC, working to educate Christians about LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) issues and provide safe spaces where LGBT and straight Christians can join together for fellowship and support. We're very enthusiastic about the work we do, and we'd love to welcome you to our team! People of any sexual orientation, gender, age, race, or background are encouraged to apply.

REQUIRED SKILLS
- Demonstrated mastery of PHP, MySQL, and object-oriented programming.
- Demonstrated mastery of HTML & CSS, including the ability to work with a designer to turn their design elements into a working user interface.
- Experience using modern web standards (AJAX/HTML5) to enhance a web page's interactivity.
- Experience using a source control system (SVN/CVS) for web development.
- Strong organization, communication, and documentation skills.

DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Experience working in a distributed development environment (with multiple developers working on the same project or files).
- Experience managing a source control repository (such as SVN or CVS).
- Experience coding for mobile browsers.
- Experience or education in usability, user-centered design, user experience design, and/or user experience evaluation.

SALARY
$50,000 plus benefits (paid sick and vacation days; medical, dental, and vision coverage).

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format to jobs [at] gaychristian.net. In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:
1. Our job requirements list a number of important technology skill sets, such as PHP, CSS, AJAX, and source control systems. How experienced are you with these technologies? Make sure to point out anything that may not be obvious from looking at your resume. (If you don't have much experience with one of them, let us know how you would make up for that.)
2. Where can we see samples of your work online? Please include URLs and details on your role in developing them.

Please do not call our office with questions. You may address any questions about this process to us at jobs [at] gaychristian.net.