Website Manager
Overview:
The Website Manager is responsible for maintaining and improving the organization's website to ensure it effectively communicates its values, mission, programs, and impact. This role involves website design, content management, SEO optimization, usability, and enhancement of user engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Website Maintenance & Development
Manage and update website content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with branding guidelines.
Oversee website functionality, troubleshoot issues, and work with IT staff to resolve technical problems.
Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, utilizing a tool such as WAVE.
Create and update documentation on website policy and procedures.
Content Management & Optimization
Collaborate with the Communications team and other teams to publish news posts, event pages, campaign content and resources.
Take initiative as needed to collect content from the organization’s teams and to keep it up to date.
Optimize web pages for SEO, including keyword integration, excerpts and metadata.
Implement strategies to increase website traffic and engagement.
Maintain compliance with copyright and attribution of posted content.
Monitor and improve website navigation and user experience (UX).
Analytics & Performance Tracking
Use Squarespace Analytics to monitor and analyze website metrics, such as website usage and engagement.
Identify trends and make data-driven recommendations for improvements.
Web Team Leadership
Communicate with, guide and supervise the members of the web team.
Train new members and support the development of the team.
Attend organization managers’ meetings to foster collaboration and information sharing.
These qualities and skills will be helpful:
Proficiency in CMS platforms, in particular experience with Squarespace.
Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS (preferred but not required).
Experience with SEO best practices.
Experience with nonprofit websites, online fundraising, or advocacy campaigns.
Familiarity with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite) for web visuals.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and compliance (ADA, WCAG).
Time Commitment:
Flexible hours, approximately 2–5 hours per week. Some weeks may be lighter or heavier depending on current needs or projects.
Location:
Remote – Must have access to a computer and internet.
Benefits:
Make a meaningful contribution to a cause you care about.
Develop experience in website management and digital communications.
Work with a passionate, friendly team of fellow volunteers.
Build your resume and portfolio.
Skills Required
- Access to a computer and internet
- Website maintenance and content management experience
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and ability to use WAVE
- Experience using Squarespace Analytics
- Experience with SEO best practices
- Proficiency in CMS platforms, particularly Squarespace
- Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Familiarity with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite) for web visuals
- Experience with nonprofit websites, online fundraising, or advocacy campaigns
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and compliance (ADA, WCAG)
What We Do
The Spokane County Democratic Central Committee (SCDCC), known as the Spokane County Democrats, is a local political organization in Washington state. It focuses on electing Democratic candidates to public office and promoting a platform based on human rights, social justice, and economic equity. The organization works to register voters, endorse candidates, and advocate for policies that benefit the community and ensure equal opportunity for all.
