WordPress developer volunteer opportunity at iLevelUP: unpaid work with Technical Team. This is a fully remote role.
WordPress developer: remote volunteer opportunity
Keep iLevelUP WordPress functionality dependable. Build and maintain backend features, integrations, security controls, and performance improvements.
Fully remote | Unpaid volunteer | United States
About iLevelUP
iLevelUP is a free, AI-powered, game-based learning experience being developed by Believe in Me to help young people explore education and career possibilities and build self-confidence. The product is in limited beta. The learner is the main character, and iLevelUP is the guide.
WordPress developer role overview
As an iLevelUP WordPress developer, you will contribute practical expertise to a nonprofit education product in limited beta. Keep iLevelUP WordPress functionality dependable. Build and maintain backend features, integrations, security controls, and performance improvements.
You will work with the relevant team to agree on priorities, review progress, and document decisions. Because the product is still developing, clear handoffs and useful feedback matter.
What you will own
Your contribution centers on the responsibilities below. First, understand the current work and the needs of your collaborators. Next, agree on a manageable scope with the team lead. Then, share progress and raise blockers early. Finally, document the decisions that your teammates need for the next step.
WordPress developer responsibilities
- Develop and maintain approved WordPress backend features and database integrations.
- Review site speed and reliability, then address performance issues with useful tests.
- Apply approved security updates, troubleshoot defects, and verify that fixes address the reported problem.
- Build or customize themes and plugins within the project’s agreed architecture.
- Coordinate database, server configuration, and integration work with the technical team.
- Work with front-end, marketing, and design contributors so functionality supports the intended user experience.
- Finally, document changes, tests, and maintenance steps for a dependable handoff.
Early deliverables
- First, review the current software development and technical support work and identify useful next steps with your team lead.
- Next, agree on an initial deliverable, its review criteria, and the people who need to contribute.
- Finally, complete a reviewable piece of work and document what the next contributor needs to know.
WordPress developer required qualifications
- WordPress development experience and examples of backend projects.
- PHP, MySQL, and database management skills.
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Experience developing and debugging WordPress themes and plugins.
- Understanding of website architecture, integrations, security, and performance.
WordPress developer helpful experience
- Experience with version control tools such as Git is helpful.
- Website optimization and nonprofit project experience can support this work.
How we work
Work with Technical Team through approved project tools. In practice, share concise updates, ask for the context you need, and keep decisions in the agreed workspace. For example, explain what you completed, what needs review, and what is blocking the next step. In addition, protect learner and project information when preparing examples or discussing your work.
Why volunteer with iLevelUP
- Contribute to a nonprofit education product at a stage when your decisions can shape the learner experience.
- Own a meaningful body of work and collaborate across education, design, engineering, and student support.
- Develop work samples and share approved contributions in your portfolio while respecting project and learner confidentiality.
Time commitment and location
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.
How to apply
First, use the Believe in Me volunteer application to share your résumé or professional profile, relevant experience, availability, and a brief statement of interest. Before submitting, remove personal, confidential, and proprietary information from any work samples.
For the WordPress developer opening, explain a relevant project. For example, describe the problem you addressed and your own contribution. If you are still building experience, describe how your current skills connect with the listed responsibilities. Next, the team will review your application and discuss fit and expectations with selected applicants.
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and pathways. Before applying, review this role’s required and helpful experience. Also, if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, use iLevelUP’s contact page.
Role details
- Role: WordPress Developer
- Program: iLevelUP, a Believe in Me initiative
- Employment type: Unpaid volunteer
- Workplace: Fully remote
- Applicant eligibility: United States
- Team: Technical Team
- Company address: 107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
- Job ID: 795
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.