Website Specialist

The Website Specialist role prioritizes a strong understanding of UX/UI principles and website design best practices over hands‑on coding or custom website development skills. The CMS (Civic Plus) does not require custom code; the ideal candidate should be knowledgeable in the fundamentals of website development without needing to write or implement custom code for site customizations. The ability to design and maintain intuitive, user‑centered websites and to understand how design decisions directly impact the overall user experience is essential.

The ability to communicate effectively and provide guidance and training to team members is essential to success, as the role involves close collaboration with content managers across multiple departments. Clear communication, approachability, and the ability to translate best practices into actionable guidance are essential. The role is best suited for someone who balances design expertise with strong interpersonal skills.

• UX/UI Guidance & Training with Demonstrated Website Improvement
  
  Experience:
  
  3‑5 years of website administration with proven track record of UX/UI improvements; can articulate user problems solved, design approaches taken, and measurable results achieved. Translates UX/UI principles and website design best practices into practical guidance for non‑technical staff; uses data and user feedback to guide content creators toward user‑centered decisions; coaches departments on modern web design standards.
• Content Management & Site Structure:
  Manages content in enterprise CMS platforms (specifically Civic Plus or similar large‑scale systems); demonstrates ability to improve site structure and user experience through strategic content organization and information architecture. Understands how to maximize platform capabilities to enhance user experience while working within system constraints.
• Large‑Scale Website Management:
  Proven experience managing websites with 500+ pages and multiple content contributors; maintains design consistency and quality standards across diverse departments while ensuring adherence to UX best practices.
• Accessibility Compliance Implementation:
  Ensures all web content meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards; uses accessibility testing tools and understands how accessibility enhances overall user experience; trains content creators on inclusive design practices.
• Stakeholder Communication & Training:
  Develops and delivers UX/UI‑focused training for non‑technical department managers; simplifies complex design concepts for diverse audiences; creates user‑friendly documentation emphasizing best practices.

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Monday through Friday 8:00am‑4:30pm. Hybrid schedule available up to 2 days/week. After hours or on‑call may be occasionally needed. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

$31.06/Hour

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