Webmaster

Location	Washington, DC
Summary	Are you interested in getting global experience? Do you love taking the lead on projects and pushing technology to its fullest to enhance branding, quality of written and visual content, and information architecture of websites? Do want to put your skills to use for a meaningful cause? Do you like focusing on taking your organization’s global web presence to the next level and want a job that pays you to do so full-time? Would you like to be part of a small but passionate team striving toward innovation? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, this position might be for you. SFCG’s I.T. team is at the point of rethinking all our organizational online services. We will be redesigning our main website, as well as implementing a new integrated CRM solution. We want to take the organization to the next level in our web presence and seek a passionate individual to help us in these efforts. The Webmaster is primarily responsible for the management of the web as an ongoing effort to bridge the diverse interests and needs across the organization. This is a customer service oriented position that requires working with all levels of the organization. This opportunity is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career utilizing new media and developing online outreach vehicles, as well as being part of an innovative organization. It is a great fit for individuals seeking an opportunity to achieve positive social change and personal fulfillment, and to work with an exceptional team of co-workers characterized by commitment and vision.
Responsibilities	Manage organizational websites Support the CRM system and email outreach efforts Provide support for our Intranet site Apply best practices in search engine optimization Implement online advertising campaigns to increase traffic and awareness Contribute to the overall branding, messaging, and other marketing and communications strategies of the organization, enhancing the online presence and overall image and awareness of SFCG Provide strategic counsel on sites and email campaigns Support the organization’s online fundraising efforts applying new technologies Develop any necessary materials and provide training to staff on the use of websites, systems, and writing for the web Assist Director in developing strategy, budgets, reports, and proposals and complement the rest of the I.T. team As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
Minimum Qualifications	Essential Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing organizational websites, email blasts, designing for web, and managing projects Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in marketing, communications, or other related field of study Experience with online marketing and social networking, engaging, motivating, and driving readers to action Experience with usability best practices, branding compliance, vendor management, software development, and web site analytics Ability to create aesthetic, functional, consistent and user-friendly designs Experience with e-editorial common sense and possess good web writing skills Excellent project management skills Specific Technologies Experience managing Drupal and WordPress websites Basic knowledge of related technologies (HTML/XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, XML) Experience applying Google Analytics, SEO, and Google AdWords campaigns is a plus Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office 2010 applications Soft Skills Ability to produce reports, spreadsheets, briefings, and presentations Flexibility, creativity, initiative, and ability to multitask and manage time well Excellent communicator, with strong verbal and written communication skills Self-starter, with the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as independently Proactive, productive and creative! These skills would be a plus… Written and spoken French Graphic design skills with experience designing program brochures, annual reports and collateral material
Salary	Commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits
To Apply	Please send a cover letter and current resume, including links to websites you have designed and/or managed (detailing your involvement in them) to employment@sfcg.org with the subject heading: Webmaster. Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. Position is open until filled. No phone calls please. Please note that there will be no visa sponsorship for this position. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.