Feeding America is hiring : Specialist, Web Developer (Chicago / Hybrid) in Chicago

Specialist, Web Developer (Chicago / Hybrid)

Work. Serve. Thrive. Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a larger mission. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.

Feeding America is the nation’s largest charity and the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the United States. Our mission is to feed America\'s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.

The Opportunity

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 . 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. The organization offers a flexible work environment and a 30-day “work anywhere” program during the course of each calendar year that can be combined with PTO and / or holidays.

Compensation

Feeding America maintains transparent salary ranges and clearly defined practices for how our team moves through ranges. Salary offers are based on these pay practices with limited negotiation. Salary progression occurs through merit increases and step promotions.

Salary Range : $79,000 - $84,000 Based on Experience and Location.

Benefits

A comprehensive list of benefits available to full-time employees can be found here.

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.

Required Experience and Qualifications

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

All applicants should include a link to their public GitHub account or examples of their recent projects in their resume

Preferred

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

Leadership Competencies

Fosters an Enterprise Mindset

Fosters an Open and Supportive Environment

Leads with Accountability

Collaborates Internally and Externally

Focuses on People and Teams

Manages Organization and Business Complexity

Communicates with Impact and Influence

Feeding America’s goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. We intentionally seek out diverse perspectives and skills on our teams, knowing that it makes us stronger as an organization and better equipped to serve our neighbors in need. We encourage all individuals, including those from historically under-represented communities and individuals with lived experience of hunger, to apply.

Feeding America participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, the employer will provide instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or SSA to resolve the issue before any action is taken. Employers can only use E-Verify after you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

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