Web Specialist
Position Title: Web Specialist
Reports To: Internet Director
Compensation: Full-time, Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
Position Summary
Green For All is seeking an experienced web and communications
professional to join our Internet team. Successful candidates will have
a proven track record in implementing and enhancing web technologies
for a non-profit organization. The ideal candidate will be a savvy
internet marketer with a passion for online activism, growing an online
supporter base, and building online communities. They will have solid
CRM and CMS expertise, be values driven, self-motivated, detail
oriented, and resourceful. They will also be able to work efficiently
and with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment that requires
adaptability to shifting priorities, a keen sense of urgency, and a
commitment to excellence.
Please do not re-apply if you have previously applied to Green For All’s Senior Web Associate position.
This is NOT a telecommuting position.
Please carefully review the required skills and experience below before submitting your application. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered for this position.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of Green for All's web properties; keep the trains running on time
- Administrate 3rd-party technology systems
- Manage development of requirements, progress, and delivery of short and long-term projects related to site maintenance, enhancements, and new initiatives
- Work with partners, third-party service providers, and vendors to maintain site standards and assure optimal performance of technology tools and website standards
- Monitor and analyze site metrics, systems performance, and user activity
- Act as on-site troubleshooter for website, providing technical assistance to internal and external users
- Create and maintain systems documentation for information, training, and scalability purposes
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and new online developments; suggest and adopt relevant best practices whenever applicable
- Provide technical management for online campaigns including site promotions, email newsletters, and online outreach campaigns
- Coordinate with an integrated Communications team to implement effective web content in timely manner
- Other duties as needed and assigned
Required Skills & Experience:
Web Design and Development
- 3-5 years progressive experience in Web site design and development as well as managing content and/or production for high traffic websites. Ability to hand code in HTML and CSS
- CMS - Proven hands-on experience in building, maintaining and enhancing websites using Drupal including a working knowledge of themes and PHP/MySQL (Plone experience a plus)
- CRM - Experience with Democracy in Action or other CRM such as Convio, Kintera, or Blue State Digital
- Database Management - Experience with database management including developing dynamic database-driven websites
- Javacript - Working knowledge of implementing, debugging and enhancing Javascript/AJAX frameworks
- Graphic Design – Proficiency in producing graphics for the web using Adobe Photoshop and Fireworks (Illustrator and InDesign experience a plus)
Online Communications & Marketing
- Proficiency in best practices for email management, online fundraising, and advocacy systems
- Demonstrated understanding of emerging online trends and technologies
- Experience using "Web 2.0" tools
- Experience with online communities and social networking platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Flickr)
- Experience with online marketing activities including tagging, online advertising, viral marketing, and search engine marketing and optimization
Other
- Proven management experience in day-to-day site administration or design, including getting results through vendors or contractors
- Proven ability to work independently, and also to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
- Ability to quickly learn new software/hardware systems
- Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects in a fast paced deadline-driven environment
- Experience at a non-profit organization
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, technology, or related field.
Start Date: ASAP. Applications accepted until position is filled. (Goal start date: ASAP)
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, excellent benefits package.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter with recent salaries to [email protected] . Include “Web Specialist – (Your name)” in the subject line.
About Green For All
Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Green For All advocates for local, state and federal policies and funding for quality job creation, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the emerging green economy.
Green for All is developing a national network to engage people from every sector of society in (1) collaborating to build a green economy that works for all by sharing innovation, best practices, and relationships; (2) and to advance major policy initiatives that fight both poverty and pollution at the same time.
For more information about Green For All go to: www.greenforall.org/about-us.
Green for All is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Green for All strives to reflect the diverse community it serves.
Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
