Web Designer at Operation WarriorFit

Join the Mission – Build the Digital Hub for OWF!

Are you a web designer or developer with experience in scalable website architecture, user authentication, and third-party integrations? Do you want to use your skills to support veterans, service members, and first responders while creating a high-performance, interactive platform?

Operation WarriorFit (OWF) is seeking a volunteer Web Designer & Developer to design, develop, and launch a feature-rich website that allows users to interact with our mission, register for races, and engage with our community. The site must support 50,000+ monthly users, integrate with ID.me for verification, and include an interactive dashboard where users can track races, training, and engagement.

About Operation WarriorFit (OWF)

OWF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders through fitness and endurance events. We provide free or significantly discounted race entries to help participants stay active, rebuild camaraderie, and improve their mental well-being.

What You’ll Do:

✅ Design and develop a scalable, high-traffic website that supports 50,000+ monthly users.

✅ Ensure seamless user experience (UX/UI) for race sign-ups, profile management, and community engagement.

✅ Integrate ID.me for verification, ensuring only eligible participants access OWF benefits.

✅ Develop a dashboard system where users can:

• Track their race entries, training progress, and engagement.
• See available race entries donated by race directors, organized by state.
• Enter a lottery for high-demand race entries (automated/random selection).

✅ Create an easy-to-use portal for race directors, allowing them to donate and upload race entries, which automatically populate on the site.

✅ Optimize website speed, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness.

✅ Develop a donations and sponsorship page with secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, etc.).

✅ Ensure SEO best practices to maximize engagement and visibility.

✅ Plan for future scalability, including community forums, leaderboards, and social features.

What We’re Looking For:

🔹 Experience in web design & development (WordPress, Webflow, React, or other modern frameworks).

🔹 Ability to build a high-performance, scalable site that can handle high traffic loads.

🔹 Proficiency in integrating third-party APIs (e.g., ID.me, Stripe, PayPal, Google Maps, etc.).

🔹 Experience in UI/UX design – Creating an intuitive, engaging interface.

🔹 Knowledge of security best practices to protect user data and prevent fraud.

🔹 Understanding of cloud hosting solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, or similar).

🔹 Passion for OWF’s mission – Helping veterans, service members, and first responders thrive.

🔹 Strong problem-solving skills & ability to work independently while collaborating with the team.

Bonus Skills (Not Required but a Plus!):

💡 Backend development & database management for dynamic content storage.

💡 Experience with CRM integration (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).

💡 Ability to develop a gamification system (leaderboards, rewards).

💡 Experience with accessibility & WCAG compliance.

💡 Interest in mobile app development for future expansion.

Why Volunteer with OWF?

🌟 Your work will directly impact thousands of veterans and first responders.

🌟 Be part of a mission-driven community making a real difference.

🌟 Showcase your skills with a high-traffic, large-scale website project.

🌟 Expand your professional network in nonprofit, tech, and veteran support sectors.

🌟 Flexible volunteer schedule – work on your own time!

Timeline & Expansion Vision:

🚀 Project Timeline: The goal is to launch the fully functional website in 3-4 months.

🌍 Future Expansion: We see no limits to what this platform can become! Potential future developments include:

• Mobile app integration for easier access.
• Social features, virtual communities, and forums.
• Gamification & rewards system for active participants.
• Online merchandise store to support the OWF mission.