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:

  1. Complete and submit:
    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    • Volunteer Application Form
    Please submit all inquiries and applications to tast.volunteer.coordinator@gmail.com
    Right-click and save the Volunteer Application Form
    Volunteer Application Form.DOCX
  2. Apply Online:
    apply online
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