Unpaid Opportunity in the Communications Department
Supervisor: Communications Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Habitat for Humanity seeks and experienced and talented web developer to assistant the communications team. This will include assisting in development and continuous improvement of the Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East website, proactively suggesting new website improvements and features. Proficiency with WordPress, CSS and HTML is required. Ideal candidates should work well with team members on, website development, troubleshooting web-related issues, performing general web site maintenance, and other web development tasks as needed.
- Work closely with Communications Coordinator to problem-solve, troubleshoot, create and update functionality for habitatportlandmetro.org. Establish clear project timeline to ensure completion of deliverables.
- On call (mostly via email) for website assistance when needed and during an emergency.
- Facilitate WordPress product and service updates, interactive maintenance and overall improvements to the website.
- Provide assistance with HTML coding when needed for website content or e-communications.
- Monitor industry trends, technologies, and standards and be able to research, recommend, and apply new technologies as necessary.
- Ensure layout of website content is accessible and intuitive; recommend improvements as necessary.
Required:
- Strong communications skills
- Desire to share the Habitat mission
- Well organized, self-motivated and able to work as part of a team
- Working knowledge of WordPress, themes and plugins, web servers, CSS and HTML
- Knowledge of integrating Google Analytics or Social Media
- Knowledge of best practices for nonprofit communications
- Working remotely is preferred, with the possibility of face-to-face meetings when needed.
The mission of Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East is to build partnerships among volunteers, families and the community to transform lives and revitalize neighborhoods by enabling families in need to earn and own a simple, decent affordable home
