Webmaster / Website Manager

Crushing Colonialism is a small, but growing Indigenous founded and operated non-profit organization (501c3) based in the so-called US that uses traditional Indigenous storytelling as a tool to honor and uplift Indigeneity. We’re currently looking for a part-time Webmaster for 10-15 hours a month for $500 USD monthly. This is a remote position so you must have reliable access to the internet. Requested activities should have a quick turnaround, to be completed within 2 business days. Communications (Signal, email) should be responded to within 36 hours during working days.

The Webmaster oversees all aspects of Crushing Colonialism’s website, including the shop, ensuring it is updated, secure, accessible, culturally respectful, and fully functional. This role supports mission-aligned communication by maintaining the site’s technical performance and content while upholding Indigenous perspectives, accessibility principles, language justice, and community-centered practices. The Webmaster works collaboratively with Communications, Development, Programs, and Leadership teams in a remote, cross-border environment, regularly engaging with Indigenous, disabled, Two-Spirit, queer, and multiply marginalized communities.

Core Responsibilities

• Website Content Management
  • Update site pages weekly or as needed (homepage, News & Updates, program pages)
  • Upload new Crushing Colonialism Magazine issues and blog-format articles.
  • Format content for clarity, accessibility, mobile responsiveness, and cultural sensitivity.
  • Update photo galleries, videos, events, and community-focused announcements.
  • Maintain donation pages, sponsor listings, project pages, and multimedia content.
• Technical Maintenance
  • Ensure site security, SSL certificates, plugin and theme updates, and overall stability.
  • Perform regular website backups and store them securely.
  • Conduct monthly performance checks (load speed, broken links, basic SEO health).
  • Troubleshoot bugs, integration issues, non-functional forms, and layout errors.
• Accessibility (Core Requirement) - Accessibility is a core value of this role, not an afterthought. The Webmaster will:
  • Ensure ADA and WCAG 2.1 compliance across all website pages.
  • Review and maintain alt text, captions, image descriptions, link text, and color contrast.
  • Manage accessibility tools and widgets.
  • Test usability with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and assistive technologies.
  • Ensure all content aligns with disability justice frameworks and Crushing Colonialism’s accessibility principles.
• Newsletter, Forms & Integrations
  • Manage newsletter sign-up forms and integrations with email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp).
  • Maintain and troubleshoot contact forms, event RSVPs, and feedback forms.
  • Ensure donation forms and CRM integrations function properly and securely.
• Analytics & Reporting
  • Monitor monthly website traffic, user engagement, and page performance.
  • Provide quarterly analytics summaries to Communications and Development teams.
  • Track outreach indicators relevant to Indigenous, disabled, and marginalized communities.
• Collaboration
  • Attend biweekly remote team check-ins.
  • Coordinate with communications, fundraising, and program teams to publish updates.
  • Support the creation of campaign landing pages for fundraising, advocacy, and events.
  • Communicate updates clearly across teams with cultural humility and accountability.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience managing nonprofit websites, particularly WordPress.
• Strong HTML/CSS skills and ability to troubleshoot basic code issues.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1), responsive design, and UX best practices.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, cross-border environment.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respectful communication with Indigenous communities.
• Experience working with Indigenous, Afro-Indigenous, multiply-disabled, queer, or other marginalized communities.
• Commitment to decolonial frameworks, narrative justice, and anti-oppressive practices.
• Clear communication skills and openness to feedback.

Preferred

• 5+ years working with Indigenous communities, Indigenous-led organizations, or community-driven media.
• Familiarity with Indigenous data sovereignty principles.
• Advanced experience with alt-text writing, image descriptions, and accessible formatting.
• Experience using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Multilingual abilities, including English plus Indigenous languages, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, ASL, or other languages.

Hiring & Equity Statement

Crushing Colonialism is an Indigenous-led organization committed to disability justice, decolonization, and collective liberation. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous, Afro-Indigenous, Black, disabled, Two-Spirit, queer, trans, and multiply marginalized people. Lived experience is valued alongside professional experience.

We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, language, or nationality.

Language Access

Crushing Colonialism is committed to language justice. We welcome applicants who can support multilingual content workflows or collaborate across languages. Language access needs will be discussed collaboratively, and accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

Flexible schedule and remote position to work where you'd like. (Must have consistent access to high-speed internet and the ability to communicate across time zones.)

Fluent in English. Proficiency in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese a plus.