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The Foundation Center is currently seeking a Programmer.  Please see the
job description below:

 

THE FOUNDATION CENTER is the leading source of information about
philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training we connect
people who want to change the world to the resources they need to
succeed. Our organization's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit
sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy.  

 

The Information Technology department is responsible for supporting and
maintaining all of the Foundation Centers systems and networks at its NY
headquarters and 4 field offices.  This includes all hardware, network
and software development. The IT department has grown considerably over
the years from a staff of 3 in 1995 to over 15 today. The department is
made up of Network services staff, Web services staff, Electronic
Product support staff and Publishing services staff.

 

PROGRAMMER

 

Reports to:  Application Development Manager 

 

Job summary:  Provide application design and development support for
Center's web sites. Maintain thorough documentation of all programs and
procedures, develop and test software, integrate systems, and provide
production support for all Foundation Center information systems and
databases. 

 

Responsibilities: 

 

Design, develop, test, and debug user interface solutions for next
generation web applications in an information rich context using
advanced development tools such as PHP, XML, Javascript, Ajax, JQuery,
and SQL .

 

Participate in application design discussions.

 

Work closely with other Center staff to perform analysis and produce
functional as well as detail design specifications for projects.

 

Maintain thorough documentation of all programs and procedures and
participate in departmental best practices discussions.

 

Work closely with network/systems staff to fulfill efficient and secure
operations.

 

Responsible for all quality assurance testing of newly developed
programs.

 

Develop and maintain user/system procedures for batch processing.

 

Provide user production support by handling trouble calls.

 

Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

 

Work with other IT staff on team projects, leading when necessary.

 

Requirements: 

BA/BS degree. Experience with one or more of the following programming
languages and technologies required:  XML, PHP,  HTML/CSS, Javascript,
and SQL.  Familiarity with Java, Unix scripting, Python, C++, EZPublish,
Subversion, Exalead or other search engines a plus.  

 

Experience creating, optimizing, and maintaining scalable, fast-growing,
data-heavy web applications with user-generated content.

 

Experience with relational database principles and object-oriented
design concepts. 

 

Must be an organized, detail-oriented self-starter who works well
independently as well in a team environment. 

 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to work with
a variety of staff and consultants. 

 

Must be available to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

 

Please send resume and salary requirements to:

HR Manager

The Foundation Center

79 5th Avenue

New York, NY 10003

 

E-mail:   jobs at foundationcenter.org (Please put the title of the
position you are applying for in the subject line). 

 

Do not telephone

 

The Foundation Center offers a competitive salary and excellent
benefits.  

 

For more information on positions available at the Foundation Center
please visit our website: http://foundationcenter.org/about/jobs/
<http://foundationcenter.org/about/jobs/>  .  

 

The Foundation Center is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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