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Summary

Are you a dependable, detail-driven web professional who takes genuine pride in doing the job right the first time? Classical Conversations is looking for a Junior WebDeveloper who brings a craftsman's mindset to every page build, every update, and every line of code - someone who finds deep satisfaction in a site that runs cleanly, looks consistent, and performs reliably. In this role, you'll be the skilled steward of CC's web portfolio, ensuring the online presence that connects families to a mission-driven classical education is always secure, on-brand, and working exactly as it should. If you're someone who values steady, meaningful work done with excellence, this is a role where your craft will truly matter.

Qualification Requirements

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform all essential duties. The requirements below represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Company Benefits

Performance-based bonuses available with tenure

Matching 401k

2 weeks of paid vacation time, prorated

8 hours of paid volunteer time/year

10 paid holidays

1 floating holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $20-$25/hour

Reports to: VP, Architecture and Standards

Department: IT

Location: Home Office, 255 Air Tool Drive, Southern Pines, NC 28387

Travel: None

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Web Development, Computer Science, or a related technical field - or equivalent demonstrated experience

2+ years building and maintaining websites in a CMS environment (WordPress strongly preferred)

Demonstrated experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

Working knowledge of SQL and basic database concepts

Experience using Git for version control in a team setting

You'll Achieve:

Reliable Web Presence: Maintain CC web properties at target uptime, applying security patches and updates on a consistent, predictable cadence - so nothing falls through the cracks.

Performance Excellence: Build and optimize pages that meet or exceed Core Web Vitals "Good" thresholds across all primary sites, delivering a smooth experience for every visiting family.

Accessible, Brand-Consistent Pages: Ensure every published page passes WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and reflects CC's brand guidelines with precision and consistency.

Steady Content Delivery: Complete content and page requests within agreed SLA targets, working methodically through the editorial calendar alongside marketing and project management partners.

Airtight Backup Integrity: Maintain verified backups for every production property and confirm restore procedures are tested on a defined cadence - because reliability starts with preparation.

Accurate Analytics Reporting: Configure and maintain GA4 properties, produce traffic and conversion reports on schedule, and deliver clean, trustworthy dashboards to stakeholders.

Current, Complete Documentation: Keep runbooks, deployment steps, and access procedures up to date so any team member can follow established processes with confidence.

Collaborative Implementation: Partner with IT, marketing, communications, and design teammates to deliver pixel-faithful builds and UX improvements informed by analytics and real user feedback.

Why You'll Excel in This Role:

Mastery of Your Craft: This role rewards skilled, consistent execution. You'll deepen your expertise across WordPress, front-end development, security, and analytics - building genuine mastery over a well-defined web portfolio.

Clear Standards to Work Within: CC's brand guidelines, accessibility requirements, and performance benchmarks give you a clear framework for what "done right" looks like - no ambiguity, just quality work to deliver.

Ownership of a Meaningful Portfolio: You'll have consistent stewardship of multiple web properties, giving you the stability to build deep familiarity with each site and take pride in maintaining them well.

Thorough, Methodical Problem-Solving: Debugging across browsers, investigating performance issues, and tracking down security vulnerabilities are exactly the kind of careful, systematic challenges this role is built around.

Room to Sharpen Your Skills: You'll participate in code reviews, stay current on emerging web standards, and explore AI-assisted development tools - growing steadily without being pushed to rush.

Low-Noise, High-Trust Environment: Reporting to the VP of Architecture and Standards, you'll operate with clear direction and the autonomy to execute your work thoroughly and without unnecessary interruption.

Collaborative Without Constant Context-Switching: You'll partner closely with designers, marketers, and project managers - but your core work remains grounded in focused, craft-oriented technical execution.

Purposeful Impact: Every page you build, every update you apply, and every performance improvement you make helps families across the country discover and connect with Classical Conversations. Your craftsmanship directly supports a mission of classical Christian education - work that is quietly profound in its reach.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods (up to 8 hours daily). Color vision is required for reviewing charts, graphs, designs, and visual presentations. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Climate-controlled workspace with reliable high-speed internet. This is an on-site position located at the CC Home Office in Southern Pines, NC.