Volunteer WordPress Developer

Salary: Volunteer

Hours: Minimum fifteen (15) hours weekly

Contract: Minimum six-month commitment 

Location: Remote

Who is the THRIVE Project?

Passionate about sustainability? Looking to collaborate with a driven team to make a better future? Join us, and make the world a better place.

We are a global for-impact organisation with members in over 40 countries. All of us strive to make our world thrivable - to ensure humanity can face global issues effectively and sustainably.

As a leading not-for-profit in the thrivability space, we seek to implement climate-friendly policies, educate communities, and advocate for a future where humanity can live in harmony and solidarity with nature. This is achieved through a variety of research, publishing educational content including articles and podcasts, and hosting webinars with sustainability experts.

We collaborate with NGOs, businesses, individuals and others to this end, because #ThrivabilityMatters.

By joining THRIVE, you can make a difference.

To find out more, head to our website: https://ThrivabilityMatters.Org/

Why join THRIVE?

When you become a volunteer at THRIVE, you’ll receive:

• Significant references for your work endeavours
• A community experience and sense of belonging
• Shared expertise from other team members
• A greater understanding of how organisations like ours are structured
• Opportunities to learn whole new skillsets with practical experience
• Possibilities to take on leadership roles if you’re interested
• Induction, training, and mentorship sessions
• The opportunity to develop your presentation skills
• A platform to learn and spread awareness about sustainability issues and their solutions

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic WordPress developer with a passion for sustainability to work with our friendly, dynamic team to inspire people around the world to make a better future.

As part of THRIVE, you will have the opportunity to champion new initiatives and improve existing ones. This occurs through regular meetings with team members, and presenting ideas to people from a variety of disciplines. You will also keep track of your activities.

Key/Main Responsibilities

• Design, customize, and develop WordPress themes and plugins using PHP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
• Work closely with design and content teams for seamless integration of designs and functionalities.
• Work closely with UX/UI design and content teams for seamless integration of designs, usability, and functionalities.
• Ensure compatibility, responsiveness, and cross-browser optimization, with a working knowledge of CDNs, GA tagging, caching, and speed requirements.
• Implement security measures and best practices to protect WordPress sites from vulnerabilities.
• Perform updates, maintenance, troubleshoot, and backups.
• Stay updated with the latest WordPress trends, tools, and best practices for efficient development.
• Effectively communicate progress and collaborate with team members, documenting code and processes for reference.
• A desire to make a sustainable world and better future for all.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field OR 5 years of equivalent commercial experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Fluency in English.
• A self-driven mindset with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Passion to take on responsibility and lead initiatives.
• A collaborative team player mindset. 
• Excellent communication and organisation skills. 
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities.
• Self-discipline and effective time management.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to be proactive and self-manage your time.

At THRIVE, we work to create a thrivable future, where everyone can live in harmony with nature.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that everyone has a role to play in tackling the challenges affecting our world. As a member of our team, you will be part of a global movement that is making a difference in the world. 

Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Ready to make a thrivable future? Apply today.