HTML Email Developer (Contract)

The Dorm•New York, NY

1d•$40•Remote

About The Position

The Dorm is a mission-driven, client-centered mental health organization established in 2009, providing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to young adults aged 18-30. We are seeking a skilled, proactive, and responsive Contract Email Developer to join our multidisciplinary team remotely. This role will support our in-house development team with ongoing projects, collaborating closely with the marketing team to build custom-coded email campaigns within Mailchimp and Constant Contact, and to support projects on a custom-coded Wordpress website. The ideal candidate is responsive and detail-oriented with significant experience in HTML/CSS email development, Wordpress, and Bootstrap.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in email and Wordpress web development (freelance or professional).
Proven experience coding HTML emails (not just web HTML).
Strong understanding of email-specific CSS limitations and workarounds.
Hands-on experience with Mailchimp and Constant Contact (template structure, merge tags, campaign setup).
Familiarity with responsive email frameworks (e.g., hybrid/fluid design techniques).
Experience testing with tools like Litmus or Email on Acid (or equivalent methods).
Attention to detail and ability to meet quick turnaround times.
Strong knowledge of Bootstrap, Flexbox, and JavaScript.
Experience with WCAG, AIO, and SEO best practices.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Asana) and standard development workflows.
Excellent communication skills and self-motivation while working autonomously in a remote environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with Thesis.
Experience with accessibility best practices for email.
Basic understanding of email marketing metrics and optimization.
Familiarity with other ESPs (e.g., Klaviyo, HubSpot).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain custom HTML email templates for use in Mailchimp and Constant Contact.
Translate design files (e.g., Figma, Canva, Adobe XD) into responsive, pixel-accurate email code.
Ensure compatibility across major email clients (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, mobile devices).
Troubleshoot and fix rendering issues in existing campaigns.
Optimize emails for deliverability, accessibility, and performance.
Implement dynamic content and merge tags within Mailchimp.
Collaborate with marketing/design teams to refine layouts and functionality using the Asana project management platform.
Provide QA and testing before campaign deployment, with exacting attention to detail, and be very communicative and responsive.
Manage content updates, including copy and media, on a custom-coded Wordpress website.
Develop and update custom PHP templates, using Advanced Custom Fields for custom content management.