Responsibilities

• Plan, write, and improve navigational labels, UX content, web page content, and training materials according to established content standards.
• Monitor the existing website and analytics to determine revision or refinement needs; determine causes of malfunctions or inefficiencies and incorporate corrections.
• Manage and maintain website content through the City’s content management system (CMS), including page creation, updates, and content organization.
• Prepare user system and process documentation; assist in formulating and enforcing documentation standards.
• Create new resident-centric content standards as needed and ensure they are applied effectively.
• Ensure web content meets accessibility and usability standards and aligns with user experience best practices.
• Train collaborators (e.g., City departments, vendors, and team members) on content standards, plain language, web writing best practices, and web application usage.
• Plan and facilitate co-writing and information architecture workshops with users and stakeholders.
• Lead or assist in website redesign and continuous improvement initiatives focused on usability, accessibility, and resident experience.
• Work openly and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to effectively implement content recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer programming, application development, web development, graphic design, graphic arts, journalism, public relations, marketing, mass multimedia communications, or a closely related field plus at least three (3) years progressively responsible experience in web content management, digital communications, computer-based graphic illustration, layout and design, marketing and promotion, and/or communications, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with information organization and information architecture.
• Experience redesigning or significantly improving a website.
• Experience as a trainer or instructor
• Knowledge of ADA compliance requirements
• Experience with content management systems.
• Conversant in user experience design best practices.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles including layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or similar design tools.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• life insurance
• employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance
• short-term disability
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• deferred compensation plan (457 B)
• pension plan
• flexible spending account
• home purchase assistance