Junior WordPress Designer/Developer

About Joy Education Joy Education Foundation is a technology-driven nonprofit dedicated to reducing inequities in access to affordable literacy support for low-income communities. Through Virtual Reading Clinics , Mobile Reading Clinics , and a Digital Foundational Reading Skills Curriculum , we use innovation and community partnerships to strengthen literacy outcomes. Our next stage of product innovation includes developing AI-enabled learning tools and gamified reading experiences that make practice interactive, motivating, and accessible for all students. Location: Remote only Reports to: Operations Project Manager & Executive Director Hours: 10 hours per week Compensation: $25/hour Position Overview We are seeking a Junior WordPress Designer / Developer to support ongoing website development projects. This is a part-time independent contractor position for approximately 10 hours per week at $25 per hour. The ideal candidate is able to work independently, communicate clearly, and build high-quality WordPress pages using low-code / no-code tools in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities Design and develop pages on a WordPress website Use low-code / no-code tools (Elementor, Gutenberg, plugins, etc.) to build and update site content Work independently to complete assigned development tasks Document progress, updates, and iterations clearly Communicate regularly about project status and blockers Follow existing design and formatting standards Make revisions based on feedback in a timely manner Requirements Experience working with WordPress websites Ability to use low-code / no-code website builders within WordPress Strong ability to work independently without =supervision Comfortable working on high-priority / high-stakes projects Strong written communication skills Ability to document development progress and changes Reliable and responsive Collaboration with Product Management & Design Fellows Attend weekly product syncs with the Product Management and Product Design Fellows. Partner with the Design Fellow to ensure prototypes reflect user-centered design principles. Work with the Product Management Fellow to prioritize testing cycles and refine AI/gamification features. Contribute to pilot rollouts in Virtual Reading Clinics, Mobile Clinics, and family literacy programs . Required With Application Applicants must submit: At least one independent example of a website or project they designed and developed A short description of their role in the project Links to live sites if available

About Joy Education Joy Education Foundation is a technology-driven nonprofit dedicated to reducing inequities in access to affordable literacy support for low-income communities. Through Virtual Reading Clinics , Mobile Reading Clinics , and a Digital Foundational Reading Skills Curriculum , we use innovation and community partnerships to strengthen literacy outcomes. Our next stage of product innovation includes developing AI-enabled learning tools and gamified reading experiences that make practice interactive, motivating, and accessible for all students. Location: Remote only Reports to: Operations Project Manager & Executive Director Hours: 10 hours per week Compensation: $25/hour Position Overview We are seeking a Junior WordPress Designer / Developer to support ongoing website development projects. This is a part-time independent contractor position for approximately 10 hours per week at $25 per hour. The ideal candidate is able to work independently, communicate clearly, and build high-quality WordPress pages using low-code / no-code tools in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities Design and develop pages on a WordPress website Use low-code / no-code tools (Elementor, Gutenberg, plugins, etc.) to build and update site content Work independently to complete assigned development tasks Document progress, updates, and iterations clearly Communicate regularly about project status and blockers Follow existing design and formatting standards Make revisions based on feedback in a timely manner Requirements Experience working with WordPress websites Ability to use low-code / no-code website builders within WordPress Strong ability to work independently without =supervision Comfortable working on high-priority / high-stakes projects Strong written communication skills Ability to document development progress and changes Reliable and responsive Collaboration with Product Management & Design Fellows Attend weekly product syncs with the Product Management and Product Design Fellows. Partner with the Design Fellow to ensure prototypes reflect user-centered design principles. Work with the Product Management Fellow to prioritize testing cycles and refine AI/gamification features. Contribute to pilot rollouts in Virtual Reading Clinics, Mobile Clinics, and family literacy programs . Required With Application Applicants must submit: At least one independent example of a website or project they designed and developed A short description of their role in the project Links to live sites if available