Temporary WordPress Web Designer | Front-End Accessibility

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Remote; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Web Designer/Web Developer to help finish and launch a WordPress-based office site. You will complete development, implement remaining content, perform design updates, troubleshoot issues, and ensure a launch-ready site.

The role emphasizes front-end work with HTML/CSS, WordPress, and Markdown, with collaboration across OIRPA staff to deliver a consistent, accessible experience. A strong emphasis on web accessibility and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in a related field, related proven experience with web design
• Strong experience with WordPress website design and development, including the ability to create, modify, format, and maintain WordPress websites
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS and be comfortable making changes directly within a web development environment
• Familiarity with Gutenberg block editor, WordPress themes, and plugins
• Familiarity with digital accessibility guidelines, including WCAG 2.1 guidelines
• Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively with individuals with varying levels of technical experience
• Additional technical skills include Markdown and Git-based version control systems like GitHub or GitLab, Pandoc, and command-line environments; knowledge of APIs and languages such as Python or JavaScript; willingness to continuously learn

Responsibilities

• Help complete and launch a new office website built in WordPress
• Focus on development, remaining content, design updates, troubleshooting, and launch readiness
• Work with WordPress, front-end development (HTML/CSS) and assist with Markdown workflows
• Collaborate with staff to address website needs and ensure accessible, user-friendly experiences
• Assist with Markdown, APIs, and related tooling as part of publishing processes

Skills

WordPress development

HTML

CSS

Gutenberg editor

Markdown

Git/GitHub/GitLab

APIs

Python

JavaScript

problem solving

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field

Tools

WordPress

GitHub

GitLab

Pandoc

Command-line

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Web Designer/Web Developer to help finish and launch a WordPress-based office site. You will complete development, implement remaining content, perform design updates, troubleshoot issues, and ensure a launch-ready site.

The role emphasizes front-end work with HTML/CSS, WordPress, and Markdown, with collaboration across OIRPA staff to deliver a consistent, accessible experience. A strong emphasis on web accessibility and teamwork is required.