[Hiring] Lead Website Designer @Aeon for Ocean

Role 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:

• 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.

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)!

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in your field while working alongside like-minded professionals who are also passionate about our mission.
• Opportunity to develop valuable skills like teamwork, leadership, and project management.
• Flexible hours.
• 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 using the link on this page and be sure to include a copy of your current resume, and 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 [email protected] .

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.