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.