Website Administrator Contractor

Nonprofit Website Administrator Contractor: Scope of Work 

California Native Plant Society 

About CNPS 

CNPS is a science-based conservation organization that celebrates and saves California’s globally important plants and places. CNPS is powered by nearly 13,000 members in 36 chapters across California and Baja, as well as a 50+ team of staff and contractors supporting the organization and its programs.    

Summary 

California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is seeking a consulting Website Administrator to help manage the organization’s various websites. With an estimated workload of 10 to 20 hours per month, the Administrator will help maintain and optimize CNPS websites, provide technical support to staff and chapter volunteers, and ensure seamless digital operations. Work may sometimes exceed the average for special website development projects, like new microsites or content suites.  

We require a skilled professional proficient in WordPress, CSS, HTML, and domain/server management to support our mission of conserving California's native plant diversity. A solid eye for design with front-end developer experience is a plus. 

Services Provided 

The Website Administrator (hereafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR") agrees to provide the following services to CNPS: 

Website and Digital Asset Management   

1. Create, update, and maintain CNPS websites, forums, and databases. (CNPS staff manage smaller daily website and content updates; CONTRACTOR would handle more complex tasks upon request.) 
2. Propose and build initial structures for new websites, forums, or databases as requested. 
3. Ensure all CNPS sites' security measures are up to date; backup data as necessary. 
4. Demonstrated expertise in WordPress, including customization and optimization using CSS and HTML. 
5. Proficiency in managing WordPress multisite environments, with the ability to create, update, and maintain multiple websites. 
6. Competency in server, hosting, and domain management, ensuring smooth operation and security of CNPS-owned digital assets. Reconfigure CNPS servers as needed. 
7. Maintain billing and operations of CNPS-owned domains and email systems. 
8. Preferably has knowledge of JavaScript, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and WordPress plugin and theme development. 

Technical Support and Consultation   

1. Provide technical support and consultation to CNPS staff. 
2. Assist CNPS Chapters in the design and operations of their respective CNPS-owned websites. 
3. Contribute to the documentation of instructions and information related to CNPS domains, websites, email systems, and web services vendors. 
4. Provide training to CNPS staff and volunteers on website operations as needed. 

To submit a quote, please fill out this form. 

Questions? Contact webteam@cnps.org.