Pali Strong Foundation - Senior Web Designer & AI Integration Lead

Web Designer is needed in Beverly Hills, United States.

Client: Pali Strong Foundation

Location: Beverly Hills, CA

Contract: Temporary, Part-time, Contract, Internship

Job Description

We are a community-driven organization focused on disaster preparedness, emergency response, and long-term rebuilding efforts. Currently utilizing the Mighty Networks platform, we are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Web Designer & Technical Integration Lead with strong expertise in AI technologies to architect, expand, and eventually redesign our entire digital ecosystem.

You will be responsible for transforming our current Mighty platform into a robust, multi-functional digital hub. This includes integrating AI tools, real-time dashboards, WhatsApp-style communication, and GIS mapping tools to serve communities impacted by disaster. Your long-term mission is to help build a standalone, scalable platform serving as the digital front door for individuals and families in disaster-affected areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate current platform limitations and architect scalable upgrades.
• Integrate third-party services including WhatsApp, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and GIS map APIs.
• Lead the design of live data dashboards to display permit statuses, rebuilding progress, emergency updates, etc.
• Integrate and manage AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants to guide users through forms, event updates, or permit help.
• Implement GIS-based mapping for area impact visuals and community navigation.
• Enable video streaming, live events, and interactive posts for community communication.
• Eventually design and lead the build-out of a new custom platform with advanced disaster response tools.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in web design, full-stack development, or platform architecture.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Strong understanding of backend development (Node.js, Python/Django, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience integrating AI tools (e.g., GPT-based chatbots, sentiment analysis, NLP pipelines).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, OAuth, webhooks, and third-party integrations (Zoom, WhatsApp Business API, Microsoft Graph API).
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and DevOps pipelines.
• Deep knowledge of GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, Mapbox, Google Maps SDK) and data visualization libraries like D3.js or Chart.js.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and work with non-technical community stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with disaster tech, civic tech, or public sector web applications.
• UI/UX design skills with tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Prior work in community-based platforms (Mighty Networks, NationBuilder, etc.).
• Familiarity with ADA compliance, accessibility standards, and mobile-first responsive design.
• Knowledge of database design and disaster-related data models (permits, inspection status, location tagging).

Bonus Experience

• Understanding of CRM and user engagement tools.
• Integration with payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) for donations or service fees.
• Capability to lead a small dev team for platform relaunch.

What Success Looks Like

• Expanded functionality on our Mighty platform with WhatsApp-style messaging and interactive features.
• Smooth user interface for disaster victims to find resources and live updates.
• A long-term roadmap to transition into a standalone platform supporting thousands of users.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume or portfolio link
• 2-3 examples of projects you’ve led (especially involving integration, AI, or disaster/community platforms)
• Brief cover letter addressing your vision for a next-generation disaster platform

Additional Information

We are PALI STRONG! through the rebuild — join us in creating tools that serve people in their hardest moments.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $35.00 - $85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Beverly Hills, CA 90210