The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation believes that the arts and
humanities are where we express our complex humanity, and we
believe that everyone deserves the beauty, transcendence, and
freedom to be found there. Through our grantmaking, we seek to
build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by
critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. We make
grants in four core program areas (Higher Learning, Arts and
Culture, Public Knowledge, and Humanities in Place).

The Mellon Foundation's communications team is a growing
internal group of design, digital, media, and content makers and
experts who are responsible for building and stewarding the
Foundation identity and to tell its story, driving outreach, and
engagement efforts both internally and externally. Our team's work
strives to:

• Build broad affinity and connection with The Mellon
  Foundation's work


• Encourage appreciation, understanding of, and engagement with
  the work of our grantees


• Advocate for the centrality of the arts and humanities in
  culture

The Opportunity

The Mellon Foundation seeks a Freelance Front-End developer to
support a range of digital projects that bring Mellon's mission to
life in new and exciting ways. These projects include website
updates and new build, email template creation, interactive
graphics, and more. We're looking for a creative thinker and expert
in user interface with a strong portfolio of work across web and
mobile that demonstrates responsive design that is also pixel
perfect.

This is a temporary, freelance role with 15-20 hours per week.
Desired start date: January 10, 2022.

Required skills:

• Ability to design, code, test, publish, and maintain web sites
  according to project specifications and group standards;


• Comfort in developing for and within major (and legacy) Content
  Management Systems and email marketing platforms;


• A user-centered approach and thorough understanding of
  responsive design, cross-platform coding, and browser
  compatibility;


• Prioritizes ADA compliance in development; conversant in ADA
  requirements;


• Experience optimizing existing web pages and in building anew
  working from wireframes;


• Collaborative practice to work closely with creative teams:
  design, content, and brand strategy with a strong appreciation for
  interaction and visual design and a drive to produce innovative
  interactive experiences;


• Proficient with XHTML, javascript, Actionscript and CSS, etc.,
  and maintaining cross-platform and browser presentation;


• Comfortable discussing site flows and wireframes;


• Expertise to provide counsel regarding given project's
  technical feasibility;


• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; and


• Deep knowledge of contemporary best practices in digital design
  and development.

Candidates must provide a portfolio of work samples that
demonstrate skills required.

Compensation

Pay range for this role is commensurate with experience. Please
provide an hourly rate with your application.

Location

This is a remote position with occasional opportunities for
in-person meetings. Preference for candidates who are located in
the New York City Greater Metro region. A personal desktop computer
or laptop and reliable internet connection are required for remote
work.

Hours

15-20 hours per week with potential for additional hours and/or
full-time employment.