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Position: Webpage Designer, Ya’axché Conservation Trust

Location: Virtual, Belize, Central America

Background Information:
The Ya’axché Conservation Trust is a community-oriented organization which advances integrated landscape management for equitable development in southern Belize through sustainable land use management, strategic advocacy and awareness, and by supporting socially innovative and economically viable enterprise.

Duration of Assignment:
1 - 2 months

Webpage Designer Responsibilities:
1. To assist in the effective communication of Ya’axché’s programs to external audiences.
2. Website page design to link to existing home page – highlight specific programs such as our Tropical Ranger Hikes, Conservation Volunteer Program, or Ranger Apprentice Program.

Qualifications:
• The successful applicant should have the following:
• Experience with webpage design
• Highly skilled in graphic design and with solid writing skills
• Prefer internet savvy with experience using: Dreamweaver, MS Office Suite
• Interest in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development preferred
• Excellent communication and English language skills
• Ability to operate as part of a team, as well as motivation and enthusiasm to work under own initiative
• Creativity

To Apply:
Submit letter of interest detailing interest, how you meet qualifications, along with resumé:
Development Officer, Ya’axché Conservation Trust
By email: yct.development@gmail.com
Please type in Subject: “Webpage Designer”

Ya’axché Conservation Trust
P.O. Box 177, #2 Alejandro Vernon Street
Punta Gorda,
Toledo District, Belize
Central America
Phone: (501)722-0055
Phone/Fax: (501)722-0108

Website: www.yct.bz
Blog: http://yaaxche.wordpress.com/