Posted: Sep 30, 2024

Web Developer/Designer & Non-Profit Website Coordinator

BGH Foundation
Volunteer
Application Deadline: N/A

Web Developer/Designer & Non-Profit Website Coordinator

Reports to: Website Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and Maintain Websites: Write and edit code to create user-friendly websites that meet organizational standards and user needs, ensuring functionality and design integrity.
  • Collaborate on Design and Functionality: Work with UX/UI designers to implement design changes that improve user experience and engagement, adapting designs to technical constraints.
  • Optimize Website Performance: Regularly review and optimize website functionality for speed and responsiveness, addressing any technical issues that arise.
  • Manage Content Updates: Ensure timely updates to website content, including blog posts, event announcements, and resource materials, maintaining a fresh and relevant online presence.

Requirements:

  • Experience: 2-4 years in web development or design, with experience in non-profit sector projects a plus, demonstrating an understanding of the unique challenges in non-profit environments.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) to build responsive and engaging websites.
  • Design Skills: Understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices, with the ability to translate user needs into effective design solutions.
  • Content Management Skills: Experience with CMS platforms (WordPress, Joomla) and basic graphic design tools to create and manage website content effectively.

Certifications:

  • Certified Web Developer (e.g., W3Schools)
  • Google Web Designer Certification
  • WordPress Certification

Technology Department

BGH Cloud Lab, Technology, Infrastructure, Onboarding/Offboarding

The technology department within the BGH Foundation organization is instrumental in harnessing the power of technology to enhance the organization's efficiency and productivity. They manage the technology infrastructure, ensuring that the network, hardware, and software systems are well-maintained and up-to-date. This includes safeguarding data, implementing cybersecurity measures, and troubleshooting IT issues. Moreover, the technology department plays a key role in onboarding and offboarding personnel, streamlining the integration of new team members with access to necessary resources and managing the transition of departing employees to protect sensitive information. Their role is pivotal in maintaining the technological backbone that empowers the nonprofit to effectively pursue its mission and make a positive impact on its communities.

BGH Cloud Labs (Virtualization Program ) One of the barriers for entry for cybersecurity professionals is not being able to create a home lab or a virtual lab due to the high costs of operating in the cloud and the resource intensiveness of home lab virtualization setups. To help reduce the barriers to entry into Cyber BGH Foundation is creating BGH Cloud Labs a program to help create a cloud lab that will allow students to participate in lab exercises that will provide them with hands on skills to help aid their entry into cybersecurity.