WordPress Developer Volunteer

WordPress Developer Volunteer

The Donovan's Venom (501c3 Nonprofit)

Department

Technology / Digital Platforms

Location

Remote

Position Type

Volunteer Role

Reports To

Director of Applications & Platforms / Technology Leadership

Position Overview

The WordPress Developer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization’s WordPress website and related web platforms. This role ensures the website is functional, secure, user-friendly, and aligned with organizational goals, while supporting content, marketing, and program initiatives. Operating at the intersection of web development, user experience, and platform performance, this role is critical to maintaining a strong digital presence and ensuring the website effectively supports engagement and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Website Development & Maintenance

• Develop and maintain the WordPress website
• Implement new pages, features, and updates
• Ensure overall site functionality and reliability

Theme & Plugin Management

• Configure and customize WordPress themes
• Install, update, and manage plugins
• Ensure compatibility and performance

Performance Optimization

• Optimize website speed and performance
• Improve load times and responsiveness
• Monitor and address performance issues

Website Security & Stability

• Implement and maintain security best practices
• Monitor for vulnerabilities and risks
• Ensure site stability and uptime

Content & CMS Support

• Support content updates and page creation
• Ensure proper formatting and structure
• Enable non-technical users to manage content

UX/UI Implementation

• Implement design updates and improvements
• Ensure user-friendly navigation and experience
• Align website structure with user needs

SEO & Technical Optimization

• Support SEO best practices, including Site structure, Metadata, Page performance
• Improve search visibility

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Marketing (content and campaigns), Programs (site updates for initiatives), Technology teams
• Ensure website supports organizational needs

Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution

• Identify and resolve technical issues
• Debug errors and fix broken functionality
• Maintain consistent site performance

Documentation & System Organization

• Maintain documentation for Website structure, Plugins and tools, Processes and workflows

Platform Improvements & Enhancements

• Recommend improvements to Functionality, Performance, User experience
• Support scaling of the platform

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with WordPress updates and best practices
• Improve development processes
• Enhance overall website effectiveness

Volunteer Commitment Expectations

• Estimated Commitment 10-15 hours per week
• Flexible schedule
• Participation in technology or project meetings required
• Fully remote

Minimum Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with WordPress development
• Website management
• Strong understanding of Themes and plugins, Website structure and CMS functionality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and/or PHP
• SEO and performance optimization tools
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
• Experience in remote teams

Core Competencies

Web Development & Platform Management

• Builds and maintains functional websites
• Ensures platform reliability

Performance & Optimization

• Improves site speed and performance
• Identifies technical issues

Problem Solving

• Troubleshoots and resolves technical challenges
• Maintains site stability

Attention to Detail

• Ensures accuracy in development and updates
• Maintains clean structure

Collaboration

• Works with cross-functional teams
• Aligns development with organizational needs

Adaptability

• Adjusts to changing requirements
• Implements new features and improvements

Work Environment

Fully remote Technical and collaborative environment Cross-functional with marketing and technology teams.

Important Disclaimer

This is a volunteer position and does not constitute employment. We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately. Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.

Key skills/competency

WordPress Developer Volunteer

• WordPress Development
• Website Maintenance
• Theme & Plugin Management
• Performance Optimization
• Website Security
• Content Management Systems (CMS)
• User Experience (UX)
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Technical Support
• Collaboration