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Better The World is looking to grow! Permanent, part-time, internships, and volunteer positions are available at our Toronto, Canada office as well as remotely managed projects in the United States. To apply, please submit your resume to careers@bettertheworld.com and indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Product Development

• Web Interface Developer – Full Time

  This role encompasses research, design and the development of new pages for the Better The World software platform and website.

  Key Responsibilities:
  *Converting wireframes/mocks/specs to HTML templates
  *Hands-on development of user functions using javascript, css, xhtml
  *Work with customer service on bug fixes
  *Architecting & setup code standards for interface code
  *Assist product manager in acquiring and evaluating new technologies for product roadmap
  
  Requirements:
  *Previous Interface Development experience
  *In-depth knowledge of at least one javascript framework, jQuery preferred
  *In-depth knowledge of javascript, css, xhtml, DOM required
  *Web Design skills using Photoshop/Illustrator
  *Experience integrating APIs/web services/JSON
  *Ability to work in LAMP stack
  *Must be interested in contributing to making the world a better place
  *Must have strong comprehension and be an active user of social media
  *Must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and written
  *Must be a self-starter and able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  *Must have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  
  Nice To Have:
  
  *Flash ActionScript
  *PHP 5
  
  
• Sr. PHP Developer – Full Time

  Are you interested in using social media to better the world? If so, we need your help! We're looking for an experienced PHP web developer. This role entails the development of new features for multiple web properties for Better The World.

  Day to day responsibilities
  * Web application prototyping & design
  * Hands-on development in Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP environment
  * Bug fixes
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  * Development of various features across Better The World platform
  * Development of open API for public users
  * Maintain code standards, libraries, data security standards
  * Work with vendors to do integration and technical planning
  * Assist product manager in acquiring and evaluating new technologies for product roadmap
  * Manage & maintain various web infrastructures, build processes
  
  Requirements:
  * At least 3 years of hands on LAMP development experience
  * In depth knowledge of PHP 5, mySQL 5 required
  * Experience with at least one PHP AND JavaScript framework
  * Familiarity/comfort with front end technologies DOM/XHTML/CSS/AJAX required
  * Will be required onsite for at least 3 days of the week, office is in Toronto
  * Experience with dimensional db modeling, version control systems, web services
  * Experience with Agile/Iterative development methodologies
  
  Nice To Have:
  * CodeIgniter/Kohana experience
  * Chrome/Firefox Plug-In experience
  * Flash ActionScript experience
  
  Expectations:
  * Experience working in a fast paced, high demand environment
  * Excellent oral and written communication
  * Great attitude and willingness to work as a member of a team in addition to being a self starter
  * Must be willing to work in an unstructured, iterative development
  
  To apply, please submit your resume along with the position in the subject line to careers@bettertheworld.com.
  
  

Marketing

• Social Media Internship - Volunteer

  Seeking Facebook-addicts, Twitterheads and Blog-lovers who want to better the world!

  Interested in gaining experience in the new and rapidly-expanding field of Social Media Marketing? Join a progressive a social enterprise, Better The World, to develop and implement a social media outreach campaign. We need members – the more we get, the more money we can raise for charity! We think social media is the ideal medium to attract digital do-gooders to our community.
  
  We're looking for someone who:
  *Is self-motivated and can work independently (you can work remotely)
  *Can commit to 10 hours a week for 4 months starting August 1st, 2009
  *Is organized, creative, and computer savvy
  *Loves social networking, new media tools, reading and writing blogs
  
  What you'll get:
  *To work with an innovative startup—the first B-Corporation in Canada
  *Experience in PR and Social Media
  *A great job reference!
  *Gratification – work hard and do good!
  
  If interested, please contact Kristen at kpetri@bettertheworld.com
  
  

Client Services

• Charity blogger – Volunteer

  This is a perfect position for someone interested in gaining experience in the Charity field. Join a progressive social enterprise, Better The World, and write blogs on behalf of our charity partners.

  We’re looking for someone who:
  *Can work independently
  *Transform stories from the field into web friendly content.
  *Loves reading and writing blogs
  *Is organized, creative and detail oriented
  
  What you'll get:
  *Gain valuable experience
  *Experience in writing for the web
  *Great job reference
  *Knowing that your making a positive difference