UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Web Developer Job at Blockchain & Climate Institute/ BCI America Inc., New York, NY

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  • Blockchain & Climate Institute/ BCI America Inc.
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Role Title: Web Developer

Location: 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 

Requirements

Experience & 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 

     

Benefits

What 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 

Job Tags

Remote work

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