Natural Habitat Adventures delivers exceptional and intimate nature and wildlife experiences to small groups of passionate explorers and nature lovers. We combine an innovative approach to travel, personal attention to every detail, and industry-leading sustainability practices to provide face-to-face encounters with our planet’s wild places and spectacular creatures, making our guests feel their most connected, inspired, and alive.

The Junior Front-End Website Developer is a member of the Marketing Department at Natural Habitat Adventures. This job posting is for a full-time, in-office position in our Boulder, Colorado-area home office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Front-End Website Development

• In collaboration with the Lead Developer & Designer, write well-designed, efficient code to enhance website functionality and user experience for external and internal users.
• Identify, troubleshoot and address website issues.
• Test website updates across browsers and devices.

Project Management & Communication

• Work within proprietary content management system to develop a deep understanding of its inner workings and oversee its usage by various departments, including Marketing, Operations, and Adventure Specialists.
• Manage projects and coordinate website content population with internal website team.
• Clearly communicate important CMS/admin/technological changes, processes and timelines to affected managers and departments.
• Interface with Systems and other developer teams to integrate databases as needed and coordinate their communications with Lead Developer & Designer.
• Work with Director of Digital Marketing to assess website usage, analytics and SEO considerations.
• Document and continually update website style guide.
• Create tutorials as needed for training purposes.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years’ experience writing clean, modular HTML from designs in Adobe XD or similar design software.
• 2+ years’ experience writing clean, modular, responsive CSS.
• 2+ years’ experience writing Javascript and/or jQuery.
• 2+ years’ experience using Visual Studio Code or similar editor (Atom, Sublime, etc).
• A plus if you have experience with SASS, GitHub Desktop, Codekit, and/or Linux Shell.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills along with a demonstrated passion for problem solving and quickly learning new technical skills on the job.
• Excellent project management, organizational and communication skills. Ability to synthesize feedback from users across departments and distill down to a concrete action plan for optimized front and back end user experience. Ability to balance competing priorities, goals and timelines with technological feasibility and efficiencies.
• Excellent attention to detail and dedication to consistency including thoroughness in testing and quality-control.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, with high levels of integrity, maturity and enthusiasm.
• Possess a demonstrated passion for travel/tourism, nature/wildlife or related fields. International travel experience preferred but not required.

COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills and experience. Competitive benefits package includes paid vacation, annual travel opportunities on company trips, pro-deals on outdoor clothing/gear, on-site fitness facility and exercise classes. Eligibility for medical insurance and participation in 401(k) after pre-determined period of time.

ABOUT NAT HAB
Since 1985, Natural Habitat Adventures has delivered life-enhancing nature and wildlife experiences to small groups of travelers passionate about the natural world. Our unique itineraries are meticulously designed to offer intimate encounters with nature in our planet’s most riveting wild destinations, while setting the industry standard for sustainable practices. We combine an innovative approach to travel with personal attention to every detail, creating opportunities for adventure and discovery that transform lives. Our guests come home more connected, inspired and exhilarated to be alive. Visit nathab.com for more information.