Website Design & Development Volunteer - Join Us in Creating Global Impact!

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Are you passionate about coding and want to use your skills to make a real difference? The World Disaster Center (WDC) is looking for an innovative and driven Website Developer to help elevate our digital presence and advance our mission of empowering communities worldwide in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that currenlty we are unable to provide letters or assistance for U.S. students seeking to extend their OPT (Optional Practical Training) visa.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Website Development: Maintain and update our website (built with React and connected to MongoDB) to keep it current, functional, and visually compelling.
• Design Mastery: Create intuitive and engaging layouts, ensuring that the user experience is seamless across all devices.
• Collaborative Projects: Work closely with our leadership, event, and social media teams to implement timely updates, announcements, and interactive features.
• Code Champion: Fix bugs, enhance performance, and occasionally give the site a complete facelift if needed!
• GitHub Guru: Manage website changes via GitHub, creating pull requests, reviewing code, and ensuring smooth integration.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Web Development Expertise: You’re fluent in web programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and experienced in the React framework.
• Backend Knowledge: Familiarity with MongoDB.
• Design Sense: A creative eye for design and experience in creating aesthetically pleasing, easy-to-navigate user experiences.
• Team Player: Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating with various teams.
• Version Control Enthusiast: Proficiency in GitHub for managing website updates and improvements.

Why Volunteer with WDC?

• Make an Impact: Your work will help WDC reach and support more communities in need, empowering them with the tools to better prepare for and respond to disasters.
• Flexibility: Work remotely, on your own schedule
• Build Your Portfolio: Use your skills for a global cause while adding a dynamic, meaningful project to your professional portfolio.

Time Commitment:

We request a commitment of at least 2-3 months to ensure a rewarding experience for both you and WDC. This approach allows volunteers the flexibility to reassess their commitment after the initial period, without feeling obligated to continue if their circumstances or desires change.

How to Apply:

Send your resume and a 3-4 sentence email outlining your experience with website design and development to office@worlddisastercenter.org.

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the requirements of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. World Disaster Center reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

This role requires remote working. Applicants must have regular and reliable access to the internet, as well as the motivation to dedicate their time to the organization.

World Disaster Center is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. WDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.