Code Platoon is an award-winning non-profit organization whose training program prepares veterans and military spouses to become professional software developers.

We are looking for an energetic, organized, personable veteran, reservist, guardsman, or military spouse to help market our program to potential student applicants. This is a great way to give back to the veteran community by connecting vets and their spouses with a retraining opportunity.

The Community Outreach Manager will travel out to locations where veterans and spouses congregate (we will identify many, but hopefully you can identify some) and help distribute our materials, and talk with veterans and spouses about our program. Travel will be in the greater Chicago area, and will be compensated.

This person will also interact with other Veteran Serving Organizations (we have contacts at many) and help identify ways to promote Code Platoon with their audiences. This may include the use of social media and other marketing channels. No prior marketing experience is required, but you must have an interest and willingness to learn.

We will provide the training and materials you need to help interested veterans and spouses understand whether our life-changing program is for them. If interested, send your resume to Info@CodePlatoon.org.

Code Platoon is looking to add a part-time paid remote WordPress Technician to its growing team.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with WordPress themes, plugins and extensions, knowledge of CSS and HTML, the ability to work with Javascript and PHP, and a passion for researching and applying test methodologies to ensure that production code and user experience are rock solid.

This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to contribute to a meaningful cause and make an impact with an energetic, startup non-profit.

Familiarity with the Kriesi Enfold theme, Jotform, Infusionsoft, Zapier and similar tools are a plus.

Because our mission is to serve veterans and their spouses, those demographics are prefered for this role!

Role & Responsibilities

• Design and implement manual and automated tests for WordPress responsive website
• Organize and compile test results into a periodic report communicating areas of strength and weakness as well as opportunities for improvement
• Serve as a point of contact for and manually implement approved change requests
• Correspond with third-party vendors to remove bottlenecks where required

Requirements

• Knowledge of WordPress
• Experience testing software
• Strong communication and self-accountability

Preferences

• Knowledge of CSS, HTML, Javascript, PHP
• Understanding of cross-browser test cases
• Knowledge of web development tools such as FireFox Firebug or Chrome Inspect
• Portfolio of prior web development work

Submission

To apply for the web technician position with Code Platoon, reply to this posting or email Info@CodePlatoon.org with a cover letter, resume, and portfolio samples.

Salary: $20-$25 an hour

Location: Remote

Hours: Part-time flexible