Web Developer (Contractor)

Position Title : Web Developer (Contractor)

Project : Safe Clean Water Program : Water 101 Resource Database

Location : Remote (Los Angelesbased preferred)

Contract Term : 40 hours total (over 48 weeks)

Reports to : Research Associate Council for Watershed Health

Project Overview

Council for Watershed Health (CWH) is developing a searchable online Safe Clean Water Program (SCWP) Water Resource Database to make existing stormwater watershed management and water quality resources more accessible across Los Angeles County. The goal is to create a simple user-friendly digital tool to help SCWP grantees community groups and the public easily locate educational and technical materials.

Scope of Work

The Web Developer will design and build a lightweight accessible and searchable online landing page using an intuitive low-maintenance platform that can host a variety of resource types including original files (e.g. JPGs InDesign PNGs Illustrator MS Word etc) videos and external web links.

Responsibilities

Design and build a public-facing web page for users to submit new resources (files links descriptions and metadata).

Standardize and organize existing resource sources and file formats.

Collaborate with CWH staff to confirm core categories and tags (e.g. topic format audience geography).

Develop a simple searchable web interface with filters and tagging functionality that allows users to browse and sort resources easily.

Ensure the site is accessible responsive and intuitive for maintenance and non-technical users.

Deliver a resources web library page that allows for both gallery and list views.

Deliverables

Functional prototype (database structure search filters and resource / data entry form)

Searchable database with gallery and list views

Coordination with CWH Teams and a written guide or short recorded walkthrough for staff use

Final hand-off of database files and admin credentials

Qualifications

Experience developing interactive websites databases or searchable resource hubs.

Proficiency in JavaScript

Understanding of metadata structure tagging systems and accessibility best practices.

Ability to translate non-technical needs into user-friendly design.

Preferred : Familiarity with environmental educational or public agency projects.

Contract Details

Total hours : Approx. 30-40 hrs.

Timeline : 48 weeks

Compensation : Commensurate with experience

Structure : Work independently with brief weekly check-ins for feedback and iteration

How to Apply

To apply please email HR ( ) and Tanishka Chellani ( ) Research Associate at the Council for Watershed Health with the subject line : Webpage Developer : SCWP Resource Database. Please include :

A brief statement of interest (12 paragraphs) describing your relevant experience and approach.

Your resume or link to portfolio.

Your hourly rate and general availability over the next 48 weeks.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Who is the Council for Watershed Health

The Council for Watershed Health (CWH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded 20 years ago to advance the health and sustainability of the Los Angeles regions watersheds. CWH is staffed by experienced professionals in water quality monitoring geophysical mapping and spatial analysis landscape architecture and design environmental assessment and community engagement. Our programs address diverse themes such as urban stormwater community capacity building and engagement watershed monitoring and the promotion of sustainable landscapes. CWH services further our core mission of improving environmental health and community engagement through an emphasis on collaboration stewardship and scientific decision-making based on a watershed approach.

Required Experience :

Contract

Key Skills

Bootstrap,CSS,.NET,HTML5,React,Node.js,Web Development,AJAX,Angular,MySQL,JavaScript,PHP

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1