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Overview Aeon for Ocean is a U.S.-based, volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to educating and inspiring youth to protect the oceans. This is a volunteer, part-time design leadership role focused on improving the organization’s website, blog, and related digital properties. Position Lead Website Designer Volunteer Location Remote, United States Position Type Volunteer, Part-Time Position Description We are seeking an experienced, creative Lead Website Designer Volunteer to join our Technology Team and collaborate with other departments to lead the organization’s efforts to improve design, usability, functionality, and SEO across the website, ecommerce, and blog. Your Impact on Our Mission This position is critical to our mission. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Lead the redesign of the website to improve look, usability, functionality, and SEO, including a blog component Research, install, and/or develop tools and plugins to optimize the website, improve customer experience, increase online engagement, and enhance aesthetics Maintain, expand, and scale the website to meet changing needs Collaborate with the Technology Team and other departments to address needs or issues and establish action plans Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply them to operations Manage a team of professionals focused on website design and maintenance Maintain operational documents and assist in developing related policies and procedures What You’ll Bring To The Team / Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in web design/development, programming, content management, user experience, and SEO Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, jQuery, CMS, CRM, MySQL; understanding of cross-browser and cross-device optimization Experience with WordPress Familiarity with web hosting setups and platforms; knowledge of web design standards Experience with marketing/analytics platforms (e.g., Google AdWords, Google Analytics) Experience in expanding ecommerce Solid understanding of web applications, security, session management, and best development practices Experience implementing modules/plugins for CMS models Ability to manage and lead projects with multiple team members Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team Adobe Creative Suite experience is preferred Prior non-profit experience is preferred Location within the 48 contiguous United States is highly preferred Location, Availability & Commitments Applicants must be able to attend periodic meetings during regular business hours in the Central Standard Time (CST) zone. This role requires a few hours per week with a commitment of at least 6 months (longer commitments welcome). How To Apply If you are interested, please apply at the following link and include three samples of similar websites you’ve designed or redesigned. Please submit all four items as one PDF portfolio: //app.dover.com/apply/Aeon%20For%20Ocean/855e90e2-6b7b-4920-8eea-7c8e6020f779/?rs=76643084 If you have questions, please email bruna@aeonforocean.org. Do not leave comments here on VolunteerMatch as they are not monitored. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Note: Aeon for Ocean may conduct background verification checks as part of the standard selection process, at no cost to applicants. Aeon for Ocean is an Equal Opportunity Organization. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law. Upon successful completion of a minimum of six months of service, a letter of recommendation may be provided upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aeon for Ocean

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