Responsibilities

• Assist in building the USM’s new WordPress website by supporting the migration and development of content.
• Assist with page creation and page layout updates in WordPress by formatting text, images, links, and basic styling using pre-established templates and patterns.
• Write, edit, and proofread website content to ensure clarity, accuracy, good organization, and consistency with brand voice.
• Collaborate with internal teams to translate existing content into well-structured, user-friendly web pages and migrate them to the new site.
• Optimize content for readability, accessibility, and search engines.
• Review pages for errors, formatting issues, and broken links.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience creating or maintaining web content.
• Familiarity with web content best practices, including accessibility and usability.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and present information in a clear, user-friendly manner.
• Ability to format and publish content, images, links, and documents within the WordPress content management system.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Associate's or bachelor's degree, particularly in the fields of Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, Public Relations, or Information Design.
• Experience migrating content between websites or content management systems.
• Experience writing content for higher education, government, nonprofit, or public-sector organizations.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or other image editing software.
• Familiarity with search engine optimization (SEO).
• Understanding of accessibility and user experience best practices.

Benefits

• Sick and Safe Leave
• Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits, where eligible
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage options (eligibility and subsidies vary based on hours worked and other program requirements)
• Voluntary supplemental retirement savings plans
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