Lead Website Designer

Lead Website Designer Volunteer

Location : Remote, United States

Position Type : Volunteer, Part-Time

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the next generation and the future of our oceans? Aeon for Ocean is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to educating and influencing the younger generation to take a leadership role in ocean conservation. Join us as a volunteer and be part of a passionate team that’s creating change by promoting "Kids teaching kids to lead the way in protecting the world's oceans". If this cause excites you as much as it does us, then apply today! You can learn more about our amazing mission here.

Position Description :

We are seeking an experienced, creative Lead Website Designer Volunteer to join our organization. This role will be responsible for working with the Technology Team and other departments to lead the organization’s efforts to improve the design, usability, functionality, and SEO ranking of its website, ecommerce, blog, etc.

Your Impact on our Mission :

This position is critical to our mission and the key responsibilities you will perform as a part of our Team include, but are not limited to :

Lead the redesign of the website to improve its current look, usability, functionality, and SEO ranking, including the addition of a blog component

Research, install, and / or develop tools and plugins that will allow the optimization of the website and improve the customer experience, while increasing online sales and making the website more attractive and functional

Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling the website to meet changing needs

Collaborate with the Technology Team and other departments to address outstanding needs and / or issues and establish action plans to address them

Stay on top of emerging technologies / industry trends and apply them to operations

Manage a team of professionals focused on website design and maintenance

Manage and keep operational documents current

Assist in developing related policies, procedures, and other documents for the organization

What You’ll Bring to the Team :

Along with their passion for our mission, the successful candidate will possess the following qualifications :

3-5 years of experience in web design / development, programming, content management, enhancing user experience, and SEO

Experience utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, iQuery, CMS, CRM, and MySQL, with an understanding of cross-browser, cross device optimization / functionality

Experience utilizing Word Press

Familiar with webhosting setup and platforms

Familiar with website design standards

Knowledge of marketing and analysis platforms, such as Google AdWords and Google Analytics

Experience in expanding ecommerce

Solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices

Experience implementing modules and plugins for CMS model

Ability to manage and lead projects with multiple team members

Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred

Prior experience with a non-profit organization is preferred

Location within the 48 contiguous United States is highly preferred

Applicants must also have the ability to attend periodic meetings conducted during regular business hours in the Central Standard (CST) Time Zone. We are looking for someone who can dedicate a few hours per week, and can commit for at least 6 months (though we’d love to have you even longer)!

Why Join our Team? :

This role will benefit you with hands-on experience in your field while you work alongside like-minded professionals who are also passionate about our mission. You’ll have the opportunity to develop valuable skills like teamwork, leadership, and project management. The hours are flexible and you will have the opportunity to build valuable connections as you see your work come to life!

How to Apply :

If you are interested in this position, please apply at and be sure to include three (3) samples of similar websites you’ve designed / redesigned and maintained, when applying. Please submit all four items as one PDF portfolio. If you have any questions or need assistance with applying, please email bruna@aeonforocean.org. Please do not just leave comments here on VolunteerMatch as they are not monitored. Thank you for your interest in joining our Team, we look forward to learning more about you!

As part of Aeon for Ocean's standard selection process, some candidates might undergo a background verification check before an offer is extended. These verification checks will be conducted either by Aeon for Ocean directly or by a professional third-party firm at no charge to the applicant.

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 (6) months of service, a letter of recommendation will be provided to the volunteer upon his / her request.