Program Aide
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking a Program Aide to support developers, designers, and content managers in building and maintaining WordPress websites and software solutions. The role involves hands-on work with front-end development, HTML/CSS, and WordPress customization while focusing on collaboration and learning.
Responsibilities
- Assist with WordPress site setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance
- Develop and edit web content using HTML, CSS, and WordPress block-based editors (e.g., Gutenberg)
- Support theme customization, plugin integration, and troubleshooting for WordPress environments
- Participate in code review, accessibility evaluation, and quality assurance testing
- Contribute to writing and updating user and technical documentation
- Assist with tracking project milestones and site migrations in coordination with developers and product managers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- One year of related IT or web content management experience
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and content structure within a CMS
- Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field
- More than two years of experience working in WordPress or similar CMS environments
- Experience building or maintaining public-facing websites using HTML, CSS, and modern web frameworks
- Experience with accessibility and responsive design principles
- Familiarity with WordPress administration, including theme customization, plugin management, and user roles
- Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive front-end design
- Experience with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Siteimprove, WAVE) and WCAG 2.1 AA standards
- Understanding of version control (Git) and website deployment workflows
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate technical details clearly
- Interest in supporting research and outreach through modern web technologies
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