WordPress Developer; Website Development, Optimization & Platform Management

The Donovan's Venom, INC. is a non‑profit 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization dedicated to bringing music, art, and entertainment to those who need it most. The organization serves individuals who lack the means or access to these creative outlets.

The Word Press Developer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization’s Word Press website and related web platforms. This role ensures the site is functional, secure, user‑friendly, and aligned with organizational goals, while supporting content, marketing, and program initiatives. By operating at the intersection of web development, user experience, and platform performance, the developer maintains a strong digital presence that supports engagement and growth.

• Website Development & Maintenance
  • Develop and maintain the Word Press website
  • Implement new pages, features, and updates
  • Ensure overall site functionality and reliability
• Theme & Plugin Management
  • Configure and customize Word Press themes
  • Install, update, and manage plugins
  • Ensure compatibility and performance
• Performance Optimization
  • Optimize website speed and performance
  • Improve load times and responsiveness
  • Monitor and address performance issues
• Website Security & Stability
  • Implement and maintain security best practices
  • Monitor for vulnerabilities and risks
  • Ensure site stability and uptime
• Content & CMS Support
  • Support content updates and page creation
  • Ensure proper formatting and structure
  • Enable non‑technical users to manage content
• UX/UI Implementation
  • Implement design updates and improvements
  • Ensure user‑friendly navigation and experience
  • Align website structure with user needs
• SEO & Technical Optimization
  • Support SEO best practices (site structure, metadata, page performance)
  • Improve search visibility
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work with marketing, programs, and technology teams to ensure the site supports organizational needs
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
  • Identify and resolve technical issues
  • Debug errors and fix broken functionality
  • Maintain consistent site performance
• Documentation & System Organization
  • Maintain documentation for website structure, plugins, tools, processes, and workflows
• Platform Improvements & Enhancements
  • Recommend improvements to functionality, performance, and user experience
  • Support scaling of the platform
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay current with Word Press updates and best practices
  • Improve development processes and overall website effectiveness

• Estimated commitment 10–15 hours per week
• Flexible schedule
• Participation in technology or project meetings required
• Fully remote

• 2–4 years of experience with Word Press development and website management
• Strong understanding of themes, plugins, website structure, and CMS functionality

• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and/or PHP
• Familiarity with SEO and performance optimization tools
• Experience in nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations
• Experience working in remote teams

• Builds and maintains functional websites
• Ensures platform reliability and performance
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical challenges
• Maintains site stability and clean structure
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to align development with organizational needs
• Adapts to changing requirements and implements new features

• Fully remote
• Technical and collaborative environment with marketing and technology teams

Important Disclaimer – This is a volunteer position and does not constitute employment.

We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately. Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.