The Cloudburst Group is a mission-driven Women-Owned Small Business focused on improving social, economic, and environmental resilience in the United States and across the globe. We have an exciting opportunity in our communications department for an entry-level data scientist focused on web development and related communications activities. 

As part of its compensation package, The Cloudburst Group offers a robust benefits program to full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees based on their eligibility, which includes 120 hours of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, retirement savings, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental benefits.

The expected compensation range for this position is $50,000 to $65,000 yearly payable on a semi-monthly basis. This is a temporary role anticipated to continue through February. There is potential to convert to full-time should work become available.

The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary communications team of graphic designers, copy editors, web developers, video editors, and social media specialists, as well as teams of subject matter experts, to develop websites and internet tools. Additionally, the position will perform 508 compliance remediation and support other technical communications activities, for which training will be provided as necessary. 

The candidate should have high attention to detail as well as experience with HTML and CSS, excellent reading and writing comprehension, a thorough knowledge of English grammar and spelling, and the ability to meet tight deadlines; and should work well in a team environment and be adaptable to change. 

Responsibilities

• Create and manage website content, drawing from a working understanding and direct experience with HTML (for example, usage of TABLE vs. DIV for content), and working understanding and direct experience with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
• Perform 508 compliance remediation and screening. 
• Track changes effectively and maintain accurate versioning records.
• Conduct a final review of documents.
• Other technical communications responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, computer science, or related field.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience with HTML and CSS.
• Creation and management of website content using WordPress.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Communications, authoring tools, and other office software.
• Experience within collaborative workflows for web development. 
• Understanding of basic design styles and layout standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate status to peers and leadership.
• Self-starter able to work in a highly collaborative team and adapt to an ever-changing environment. 
• Interpersonal skills and flexibility are essential.

Valued Added Skills

• Security Clearance
• Experience with Section 508 compliance remediation and screening.
• Professional experience or proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Professional experience or proficiency in video editing, learning management, or other online training development skills.

About the Company  

The Cloudburst Group (Cloudburst) is a mission-driven Women-Owned Small Business whose staff work at the intersection of domestic and international development to strengthen community and government capacity to address vulnerability, build resilience, and create lasting impact when responding to development challenges. 

Many of the populations and communities we work with focus on addressing structural and institutional racism that disproportionately impacts Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. Cloudburst believes that effective services and solutions are created with communities historically impacted by the systems we are attempting to transform. We strongly encourage applications from people who are representative of the culturally and ethnically diverse communities we work with.

The Cloudburst Group is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Cloudburst will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.