Website Designer
Description
Web designers are an integral part of our organization. As a web designer, you will be responsible for the creation and update of our website.
Responsibilities
- Develop website contents by collaborating with executive director, graphic artist, and other volunteers
- Upgrade site by continuously updating content and any other images; monitoring the site’s performance and results and identify and evaluate improvement options
- Establishes locatability by registering with search engines
- Writing and editing content, Proofreading and grammar and making changes where necessary
- Designing webpage layout and determining the technical requirement associated with it
- Creating back up files
- Debugging code and re-designing web pages
- Attend meeting and communicate progress and ideas to other volunteers
Requirements
- Working towards a bachelor or diploma in information technology, computer science or other related fields
- Knowledge of HTML/CSS/PHP/Javascript/MySQL
- Previous web design experience is an asset
- Proficiency in the use of Web, graphic design and animation software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Acrobat, Flash is an asset but not required
- Communicate with a dynamic team of staff
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and stay committed
- Solid reading, writing, and communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent organization, analysis, and problem solving
Benefits
- Personal reference or reference letter for job or post graduate applications
- Solid volunteer or job experience and work to add to professional portfolio, resume, or community service credits
Hours and Location
Approx. 2-3 hours/week; scheduling is flexible. Mostly virtual.
How to Apply
Two ways to apply:
- Complete and submit:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Volunteer Application Form
Right-click and save the Volunteer Application Form
Volunteer Application Form.DOCX - Apply Online:
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