Specialist, Web Developer (Chicago/Hybrid)

Feeding America • Chicago, IL

80d • $79,000 - $84,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Web Developer maintains, develops, and optimizes www.feedingamerica.org's technical infrastructure-ensuring high performance, accessibility, and seamless integration with tools and platforms that support user journeys across donor, neighbor, and supporter audiences. This is a hybrid position based out of Feeding America's Chicago office location. At Feeding America, we believe in offering a flexible work environment. Employees can be in the office an average of 2 days a week (when not travelling for work) and work from home on other days. Employees also have access to a 30-day 'work anywhere' program during the course of each calendar year that can be combined with PTO and/or holidays.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in front-end web development or related technical field
• Demonstrated experience managing and optimizing websites with high traffic and multiple integrations
• Experience working in Drupal as front-end developer or site developer.
• Proficiency with CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal, WordPress)
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or similar)
• Experience integrating with marketing systems (e.g., Luminate Online, EveryAction, HubSpot)
• Working knowledge of Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and SEO best practices
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with occasional off-hours support

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mission-driven or nonprofit settings
• Familiarity with A/B testing platforms and conversion optimization tools
• Accessibility training or practical implementation experience with WCAG 2.1 standards
• Certification in web development, UX, or related technical fields is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serves as the technical point of contact for FeedingAmerica.org and supports cross-functional digital initiatives.
• Leads front-end development to support web functionality, security, and performance, ensuring responsive design, mobile optimization, technical SEO and accessibility (WCAG 2.1).
• Supports content strategy execution by developing and optimizing scalable CMS templates and themes to reflect design changes, ensure responsiveness, and maintain accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1).
• Builds and enhances reusable CMS components and modules to support consistent and flexible presentation across multiple site sections and digital properties.
• Partners with UX, analytics, and marketing teams to implement site features that enhance engagement, support donor conversion, and optimize user experience.
• Builds and maintains reusable templates, components, and CMS structures to streamline content management and ensure brand consistency.
• Executes timely updates to support marketing campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and organizational storytelling across digital platforms.
• Coordinates with development partners and third-party vendors to facilitate website integration (e.g., donation platforms, marketing automation tools, CRM) to support seamless digital engagement.
• Monitors website health (e.g., link integrity, code quality, page speed) and manages routine maintenance to ensure optimal site performance.
• Leverages analytics and testing tools to support performance insights, tagging implementation, and data-driven optimization.
• Maintains thorough documentation of technical specifications, workflows, and CMS protocols.
• Stays current on industry trends and technologies to inform future enhancements and innovation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees
• Flexible work environment with hybrid options
• 30-day 'work anywhere' program

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees