Job Title: WordPress Developer / Technical Contractor
Duration: 2-3 months (W2-contract)
Location: Salem, Oregon (100 miles)

 Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced WordPress contractor to manage a critical update and ongoing support for the client's website. This project involves a server OS upgrade, updates to the WordPress core and plugins, content and branding changes, and providing comprehensive technical support to the client's team.

Preferred Experience: Expertise in wildlife, fisheries, habitat, marine, forestry, and/or natural resources management and conservation

Key Skills
WordPress Development, WordPress Core Maintenance, WordPress Plugin Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Website Testing, Technical Troubleshooting, Server Maintenance (Ubuntu), Content Management, Branding Implementation, ADA Compliance, Technical Support, Project Management, Communication, Process Documentation
 
Key Responsibilities
WordPress & Server Maintenance:

• Perform quality assurance (QA), testing, and issue resolution related to the web server's OS upgrade (Ubuntu 18.04 to 22.04).
• Update the WordPress core and all plugins to their latest stable versions.
• Identify and remove any unnecessary or unused plugins.
• Website Updates & Feature Support:
• Conduct global content and branding updates, including replacing logos and updating text across the site.
• Update website navigation menus as specified (e.g., "Strategy Habitats" to "Key Habitats").
• Support and test the "Download Chapters" PDF feature, ensuring it functions correctly and the new PDF is ADA compliant.
• Advise client on the PDF feature's capabilities.
• Content Management & Launch:
• Develop and document a recommended process for efficient batch content updates from source files (e.g., Excel).
• Manage the launch of the updated sandbox website, conducting extensive QA to ensure all pages display properly.

Project Management & Technical Support:

• Meet with the client's team at least monthly to discuss project status, address questions, and resolve roadblocks.
• Provide weekly status updates via email.
• Offer ongoing technical support and troubleshooting to the client throughout the contract period.
• Support client's staff by answering questions on the WordPress editor's capabilities and limitations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer.
• Strong understanding of WordPress core, plugin management, and theme customization.
• Experience with website testing, QA, and troubleshooting after server or software updates.
• Familiarity with content updates, branding implementation, and navigation menu management.
• Knowledge of ADA compliance standards for web content, particularly PDFs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear updates and technical support to a non-technical team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills

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