Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining organization's websites, including adding and updating pages, copy, images and graphics;
• Proactively perform regular website audits to ensure content is accurate, up-to-date and aligned with organizational mission and brand as well as current organizational priorities;
• Work with senior management and other departments to source and create content for website that supports organization’s goals, including but not limited to blog posts, calendar listings and page updates;
• Develop and implement strategies to improve search optimization efforts, user experience and increase website traffic;
• Improve website look and functionality and maintain an industry-leading position;
• Respond to, troubleshoot and solve website issues;
• Work with external vendor and IT and Systems Director on major website projects and website maintenance;
• Ensure website complies with appropriate laws and regulations;
• Maintain organization’s Google Business presence with regular monitoring and updates as needed;
• Manage an organizational intranet to strengthen internal communications, including adding and updating pages, copy, images and graphics;

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience) plus proven experience of 2-3 years in communications, digital content creation or related field
• Web development skills, preferably experience working in WordPress
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge of various social media platforms and best practices
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills; requires a team player attitude; attention to detail, project coordination, leadership abilities; efficiency and passion for the mission
• The ideal candidate is well organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing costs
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects simultaneously and working under a variety of deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with staff at all levels, ability to work with individuals of all educational levels, varied backgrounds and skills sets, including department personnel; as well as interface with board, CAC and committee members, community members, volunteers and vendors
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Intrinsically motivated with the ability to work independently or with a team
• Valid NYS Driver's License and daily access to a vehicle
• Capable of lifting 35 lbs

Preferred

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus