Front-end/UI Developer

Have you been working with Ajax, Ruby on Rails and JavaScript professionally?

We are looking for a Front End/UI developer to help build a world-class dynamic Web application in Ruby on Rails, Javascript and HTML. Successful candidates should have 5 or more years of experience building Web sites and have a strong general grasp of computer science fundamentals.

Some responsibilities you'll have in this position:

• Visualize ideal information layout and application behavior to accomplish the business goals of a feature. Distill numerous requirements and priorities into clear and simple functionality.
• Work to implement browser UI and behaviors, using Ajax techniques where appropriate.
• Write unbreakable code that will work across a variety of browsers.
• Work well with a focused team of specialists in visual design, marketing and business management.
• Continuously improve personal and group processes for development, testing, measurement, and deployment of a highly scalable site.

Technical skills should have many (or all) of the following:

• Ruby, JavaScript, CSS, Rails
• Linux and/or Solaris admin and scripting skills
• MySQL
• Familiarity with Web and database scalability techniques

Pluses:

• Other programming languages, databases, platforms
• Experience in other areas of software development

Above all, you must have a strong drive to master new technologies and a proven ability to learn as you go.

If you are interested in this position, please email us at serve@razoo.com. Please be sure to include a cover letter citing examples of recent projects (and how you contributed).





Director of Audience

Role Summary

As Razoo’s leading advocate and marketer, you will be responsible for providing vision, setting strategy, and for building and engaging an audience of donors who are dedicated to making the world a better place. You will be responsible for drawing upon industry best-practices and your experience to engage users on the site, provide them with a world-class experience, and deepen relationships between users and Razoo along our continuum of engagement.

About Us

Razoo invites individuals to experience the joy of giving through a marketplace that matches passion and resources with life-changing projects around the world. We are a web site and a lifestyle, providing both inspiration and practical tools to help our members make a difference. Our name reflects our goal to encourage giving and to unlock the potential of every dollar invested in the lives of others.

The Razoo marketplace is a simple yet innovative approach to philanthropy that bridges the gap between those with means, and those in need. We will do so by fundamentally improving the giving process--from finding the right opportunity to tracking the ongoing progress of projects.

Our vision is as big as the challenges we are addressing, and lasting solutions take time. We are currently building out the core of our marketplace by helping donors give more effectively and efficiently to US-based charities. Razoo members can find and donate to organizations, track their giving online, and schedule donations to meet their personal goals—all for free. We are changing philanthropy incrementally through technology, and we invite you to get involved.

About You

• You are a student of people. You understand how to attract and engage people online, and love interacting, sharing and learning from them.
• You understand business. Your decisions are driven by good business sense, and you have a natural inclination to think about ROI.
• You are creative. In all things, not just design, you are an innovator. You can bring a different perspective to complex issues and can think in and outside the box in the same meeting.
• You are a great communicator and an engaging writer. You have the ability to present information in an easily accessible and compelling way. You can summarize complex concepts in a few bullet points.
• You see the big (and little) picture. You are comfortable with high-level strategic planning as well as rolling up your sleeves for tactical implementation of online engagement strategies.
• You care about social good. You have either professional or personal experience working towards making the world a better place.
• Your integrity is unquestioned. This speaks for itself.

Responsibilities

• Own the Razoo Scorecard and other performance reports, which are the barometers by which we measure success and refine our business. (We are numbers people.)
• Design, implement and manage marketing campaigns – using online (paid and organic), social media, email, and offline tools – to build and expand relationships with new and existing users.
• Participate in Product Development meetings as an advocate for our users to provide feedback on the existing site features and make suggestions for improvements, features, and strategies to drive site activity, enhance user experience, improve member engagement.
• Write and edit content for web pages, Giving Guides, email newsletters, customer service collateral, and other assets as needed.
• Develop and implement an online and offline customer service vision, philosophy and policy.
• Develop project plans and keep initiatives running according to plan in coordination with Marketing, User Experience, and Software Development teams.

Qualifications

• 5 –10 years of experience in successfully growing and cultivating audiences and donor bases using online tools and marketing strategies
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field
• Strong written communications skills (e.g., writing copy for marketing materials)
• Strong project management skills (attention to detail, ability to manage against budgets and deadlines, ability to develop project plans, etc.)
• Analytical ability (to measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns)

Desired Qualifications

• Web Site analytics experience (e.g., Google Analytics, Web Side Story, Omniture, Webtrends)
• Experience with social media, including microformats, social networks, websites, etc.