Junior WordPress Designer/Developer

About Joy Education

Joy Education Foundation is a technology-driven nonprofit dedicated to reducing inequities in access to affordable literacy support for low-income communities. Through Virtual Reading Clinics, Mobile Reading Clinics, and a Digital Foundational Reading Skills Curriculum, we use innovation and community partnerships to strengthen literacy outcomes. Our next stage of product innovation includes developing AI-enabled learning tools and gamified reading experiences that make practice interactive, motivating, and accessible for all students.

Location: Remote only

Reports to: Operations Project Manager & Executive Director

Hours: 10 hours per week

Compensation: $25/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a Junior WordPress Designer / Developer to support ongoing website development projects. This is a part-time independent contractor position for approximately 10 hours per week at $25 per hour. The ideal candidate is able to work independently, communicate clearly, and build high-quality WordPress pages using low-code / no-code tools in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop pages on a WordPress website
• Use low-code / no-code tools (Elementor, Gutenberg, plugins, etc.) to build and update site content
• Work independently to complete assigned development tasks
• Document progress, updates, and iterations clearly
• Communicate regularly about project status and blockers
• Follow existing design and formatting standards
• Make revisions based on feedback in a timely manner

Requirements

• Experience working with WordPress websites
• Ability to use low-code / no-code website builders within WordPress
• Strong ability to work independently without =supervision
• Comfortable working on high-priority / high-stakes projects
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to document development progress and changes
• Reliable and responsive

Collaboration with Product Management & Design Fellows

• Attend weekly product syncs with the Product Management and Product Design Fellows.
• Partner with the Design Fellow to ensure prototypes reflect user-centered design principles.
• Work with the Product Management Fellow to prioritize testing cycles and refine AI/gamification features.
• Contribute to pilot rollouts in Virtual Reading Clinics, Mobile Clinics, and family literacy programs.

Required With Application

Applicants must submit:

• At least one independent example of a website or project they designed and developed
• A short description of their role in the project
• Links to live sites if available