HTML Email Developer (Contract)

Since 2009, The Dorm has been a mission-driven, client-centered mental health organization that has been bringing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to young adults, ages 18-30. We are looking for a skilled, proactive, and responsive Contract Email Developer to join our multidisciplinary team remotely and contribute to our goal of making a difference. We’re looking for a contract Email and Wordpress Developer to support our in-house development team with ongoing projects. You’ll collaborate closely with our marketing team to build custom-coded email campaigns within Mailchimp and Constant Contact and support projects on a custom-coded Wordpress website. This role is ideal for someone who is responsive and detail-oriented with 5+ years of HTML/CSS email experience, Wordpress experience, and Bootstrap skills. What You Will Do: For Email :

• Develop and maintain custom HTML email templates for use in Mailchimp and Constant Contact
• Translate design files (e.g., Figma, Canva, Adobe XD) into responsive, pixel-accurate email code
• Ensure compatibility across major email clients (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, mobile devices)
• Troubleshoot and fix rendering issues in existing campaigns
• Optimize emails for deliverability, accessibility, and performance
• Implement dynamic content and merge tags within Mailchimp
• Collaborate with marketing/design teams to refine layouts and functionality using the Asana project management platform
• Provide QA and testing before campaign deployment - exacting attention to details, very communicative and responsive

For Wordpress:

• Manage content updates, including copy and media.
• Develop and update custom PHP templates, using Advanced Custom Fields for custom content management.
• Bonus: Knowledge and experience with Thesis.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in email and Wordpress web development (freelance or professional).
• Proven experience coding HTML emails (not just web HTML)
• Strong understanding of email-specific CSS limitations and workarounds
• Hands-on experience with Mailchimp and Constant Contact (template structure, merge tags, campaign setup)
• Familiarity with responsive email frameworks (e.g., hybrid/fluid design techniques)
• Experience testing with tools like Litmus or Email on Acid (or equivalent methods)
• Attention to detail and ability to meet quick turnaround times.
• Strong knowledge of Bootstrap, Flexbox, and JavaScript.
• Experience with WCAG, AIO, and SEO best practices.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Asana) and standard development workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and self-motivation while working autonomously in a remote environment.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with accessibility best practices for email
• Basic understanding of email marketing metrics and optimization
• Familiarity with other ESPs (e.g., Klaviyo, HubSpot)

Schedule: Available weekly during EST business hours up to 10 hours/week remotely. Compensation: $40 USD/hour.