Get A Job.ai is seeking a passionate and skilled Volunteer Wordpress Programmer to support Educationshop.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality learning management systems (LMS) for underserved communities. This volunteer position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute technical expertise to a meaningful cause by enhancing and maintaining the WordPress-based LMS platform used by Educationshop.org. The ideal candidate will have experience working with WordPress development, custom plugin and theme creation, and LMS integrations. As a volunteer, you will be instrumental in improving the platform’s functionality, user experience, and overall impact on learners worldwide. This role is perfect for individuals looking to leverage their programming skills for social good while gaining valuable hands-on experience in non-profit technology solutions. Commitment to collaboration, problem-solving, and responsiveness is essential to this role as you will be working alongside educators, administrators, and other volunteers to deliver an effective and accessible learning environment. By joining Get A Job.ai in this effort, you will play a crucial part in advancing education technology for those who need it most, all while expanding your own professional skills in a supportive and mission-driven community.

Responsibilities

Develop, customize, and maintain the WordPress-based LMS platform for Educationshop.org.
Create and enhance custom plugins and themes to improve LMS functionality and user experience.
Integrate third-party LMS tools and services to expand educational features and accessibility.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to WordPress and LMS components promptly.
Collaborate with educators and administrative staff to understand requirements and implement effective solutions.
Ensure website performance, security, and responsiveness across multiple devices and platforms.
Document development processes and provide guidance for future volunteer programmers and administrators.
Assist in training non-technical staff on content management and platform usage.

Proven experience in WordPress development, including custom plugin and theme development.
Familiarity with LMS platforms and related integrations within WordPress environments.
Strong knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a volunteer-driven, mission-focused environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills to liaise effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
Commitment to contributing a minimum number of volunteer hours per week to support project continuity.
Prior experience working with non-profits or educational technology is highly desirable but not required.

You will receive a letter of recommendation for future employment, commensurate with your work, a certificate of recognition, and you can add the wordpress site to your portfolio, linked-in profile.

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Volunteer Wordpress Programmer For Educationshop.org Non Profit LMS Needed