UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Web Developer
Role Overview
This is a volunteer role for a Web Developer focused on maintaining, improving, and expanding the functionality of a WordPress website for the Blockchain & Climate Institute. The developer will implement updates, build new modules, ensure performance and security, and collaborate with design and communications teams in a dynamic, remote environment. It involves technical responsibilities like troubleshooting, plugin management, and compliance with web standards, impacting the organization's global digital presence and sustainability communications.
Perks & Benefits
This role offers remote work with worldwide location, allowing flexibility across time zones, and provides opportunities to build a technical portfolio connected to high-impact global sustainability work. You'll gain experience collaborating with international teams, improving digital infrastructure, and aligning technology with climate communications, though it is unpaid and volunteer-based.
Full Job Description
Headquarters: New York, United States URL: http://blockchainclimate.org
DescriptionRole Title: Web DeveloperLocation: Remote Position Type: Volunteer (Unpaid) Reports to: IT Lead, with coordination from Head of Communications Role Overview We are looking for a skilled Web Developer to maintain, improve, and expand the functionality of BCI s WordPress website. This is a technical role focused on performance, security, and feature development ensuring that BCI s digital presence supports its communications goals and global visibility. You ll work closely with our Web Designer, Communications team, and IT support to implement updates, develop new capabilities, and troubleshoot issues in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities Implement web updates and design features based on briefs from the Web Designer and Comms team Build new WordPress modules for events, blog posts, publications, and partner engagement Ensure the website is responsive, mobile-friendly, and optimised for performance Manage plugins, perform regular maintenance, and apply critical security updates Troubleshoot backend bugs and deliver efficient, well-documented fixes Collaborate with the Communications and IT teams to test and deploy new features Monitor performance benchmarks and suggest technical improvements Ensure compliance with accessibility, data privacy (e.g., GDPR), and web standards RequirementsExperience & Skills Demonstrated experience in WordPress development and custom theme editing Familiarity with HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript Understanding of hosting environments, DNS, and content delivery Knowledge of responsive design, SEO, and basic web analytics Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders Experience working independently, managing deadlines, and collaborating across time zones BenefitsWhat You ll Gain Ownership of BCI s digital infrastructure A technical portfolio connected to high-impact, global sustainability work Opportunities to collaborate with international teams and align tech with climate communications Experience improving a website that supports multilateral partnerships, events, and campaigns
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/blockchain-climate-institute-unpaid-volunteer-web-developer
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