Wordpress Developer - REMOTE

Communication and Information Sciences, Mathematics and/or Informatics
Belgium
Period: 
21 Jun, 2020 to 31 Dec, 2020
Deadline: 
21 Jun, 2020


General information

Duration: 
6 months
Commitment: 
3-4 days per week
Description: 

VELTHA is an International not-for-profit organization based in Brussel, active mainly in the fields of research, culture, circular economy, environment, education and transport. 
We participate in important H2020 projects; capitalizing on our previous experiences under the previous program FP7. In addition, we act as a consultant for other companies willing to participate in European Funding Programmes, helping them in proposal preparation and in project life-cycle management.

We're looking for and self-motivated student who want to help us improve our website: www.veltha.eu and our blog: www.veltha.eu/blog.

 

Duties:
- Plan, implement, manage, monitor and upgrade the organization's website.
- Identify and respond to all website security breaches.
- Ensure that the website is protected by enabling the appropriate security measures.
- Update HTML, CSS and JavaScript regularly (we use Wordpress)
- Conduct content audits to eliminate redundant and/or duplicate information.
- Ensure website quality and efficiency by conducting regular test plans.
- Improve the User Experience of the website regularly.
- Collaborate with all staff and management to ensure that the website aligns with brand strategy and meets the organization’s standards.
- Create strategies to grow subscriber base and web traffic metrics.
- Ensure full compliance on the website with all laws and regulations.
- Keep up-to-date with industry best practice and monitor competitor websites.

 

Requirements:

- A degree, or on-going studies in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering or related fields.
Knowledge of Macromedia suite, Adobe suite, Content Management Systems and W3C Web standards.
proficiency in HTML, XHTML, CSS design, cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility, firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Access, mySQL and JavaScript.
Understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Paid Per Click (PPC).
Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
Time management skills with the ability to multi-task.

What we offer:

  • An active role in our activities; you’re not here to take coffee orders but to help the organization grow.
  • The opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas.
  • Room for personal responsibility, creativity, and personal development.
Compensation: 
No financial compensation
Years of Experience required: 
No
Requirements
Languages: 
English: Independent User B2
Level of Studies: 
Bachelor