Web Experience & Maintenance Manager
Brown Girls Climb is seeking a Web Experience & Maintenance Manager for monthly support on managing and updating our two websites: www.browngirlsclimb.com and the BGC Marketplace. We are looking for a reliable and self motivated individual who is excited to work on a new project and provide valuable input for new ideas.
This position is a contract position until December 31st with an option to stay on through 2022.
Compensation is $20-$30/hour (depending on experience) for up to 20 hours a month. Option to increase hours after December.
This is a remote position.
About Brown Girls Climb
Brown Girls Climb is a Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color owned social enterprise which strives to facilitate mentorship, provide access, uplift leadership, and celebrate representation in the outdoors and climbing for People of the Global Majority. Our services range from private memberships to inclusive events. Brown Girls Climb is growing fast and is in need of a committed web experience and maintenance manager to help us develop our website and services, including the BGC Marketplace, a values based shopping experience for the outdoor enthusiast..
Overview of the Position
The Web Experience & Maintenance Manager will work closely with the CEO to ensure that our websites are updated (both content and security updates) and will primarily be focusing on the launch of the BGC Marketplace. Although both websites are built, Brown Girls Climb is in need of a proficient and committed web developer to monthly manage the user experience and maintenance of both sites. This position is ideal for someone with moderate experience (less than 5 years but some professional experience).
Requirements and Qualifications
We are seeking a candidate with an interest in user experience, optimizing commercial websites, and creating engaging web design and reviewing and editing content. An ideal candidate would be internally motivated, detail oriented, and time and energy conscious. This position is remote and will involve consistent and regular feedback and communication to ensure inclusive and engaging web experiences so direct verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
This is a new position within Brown Girls Climb so a general flexibility around protocol and procedures is appreciated as these will be developed with each new role introduced. Brown Girls Climb strives to create a work environment which values community, growth, self care, and a commitment to elevating voices and experiences that are often underrepresented in today’s society.
Below are skills and knowledge that are beneficial to this position but not all are required. At this time, we are only accepting U.S. applicants. Thank you for your patience as we grow.
Preferred skills/knowledge
- Proficient in WordPress and WIX
- PHP, HTML, CSS, Javascript
- Understand responsive design and ability to develop site across browsers and devices
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Applications
- Strong written and editing skills
- Editing photography and content
- Clear and consistent communication
- Efficient and effective time management
- Working in a collaborative environment
- Experience with SEO
- Experience with Data Analysis (Such as Google Analytics, Google My Business and Google Search Console)
- Previous experience OR interested in learning more about creating UX & UI
- Keeping up to date with recent technological and software developments
- Interest in researching web design trends and accessibility features
- Spanish Language fluency is desired but not required
Responsibilities include:
Launching & Managing the BGC Marketplace website (70%)
- Updating corporate and community partners to the website
- Reviewing beta tester feedback and incorporating to UX design of pilot website
- Demonstrating and receiving feedback about draft sites
- Updating software and security features
- Creating products that are user-friendly, effective and appealing
Updating content for Brown Girls Climb website (20%)
- Reviewing and uploading content to website regarding services and programming
- Updating software and security features
- Designing and implementing visually engaging user experience for website
Other Operational Tasks (10%)
- Quarterly summaries of website performance
- Monthly meetings with CEO and/or staff or consultants about updates for the websites
- Assist with general organizational support as needed and where appropriate
How to Apply
Please fill out our Web Experience & Maintenance Manager Application by end of day, Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Brown Girls Climb is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage BIPOC, women and GNC folks, queer individuals, people with disabilities, and plus size folks to apply.
***Thank you to Melissa Utomo, Alex Galassi, Kelly Shunneson, Kayla Miller, Mikhail Martin for a review of this position and to Flash Foxy for their template this web page.
