Website Coordinator

Description

Website Coordinator 

Design Engaging Digital Experiences: Shape a User-Friendly and Visually Compelling Website for the Amazeum!

Type: Part Time, non-exempt position

Schedule:  Approximately 20-30 hours a week with occasional weekends, events, and holidays.

Minimum starting hourly rate OR Salary: $17.50/hr

Scott Family Amazeum Overview

The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive museum in Northwest Arkansas and recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We create a fun environment where risk taking, imagining, problem solving, discovery, collaboration, and exploration bring children and adults together to learn and grow.

Core Purpose:  The Amazeum exists to spark and nurture the curious and creative spirit in all of us.

Through experiences with the Amazeum, individuals and the community are engaged in building relationships and developing identities as creative, curious, and innovative shapers for the region. Learning at the Amazeum is an active, playful exploration that inspires curiosity. It is rooted in inquiry-based discovery and involves an element of risk. Hands-on learning opportunities allow guests to exercise critical thinking in the context of play.

The Amazeum facility includes approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space and one acre of outdoor exhibition and activity space. The museum is located at the intersection of Museum Way and J Street in Bentonville, AR.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager, the Website Coordinator will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the museum's online presence, ensuring an engaging and accessible website that supports strategic marketing, communications, and guest services initiatives. This position will focus on creative web design, content management, and digital asset coordination rather than deep technical development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-friendly web design principles, brand consistency, and digital storytelling.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the website's daily operations, including updates, performance monitoring, and content management.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to enhance the website’s user experience and accessibility.
• Develop wireframes and design concepts to communicate design ideas to stakeholders.
• Manage creative assets for web use, including resizing, optimizing, and ensuring consistency across platforms.
• Utilize CMS functionality to update content and improve site navigation for usability.
• Implement best practices for accessibility and user-friendly design to enhance the visitor experience.
• Monitor web analytics and recommend improvements based on user behavior and engagement trends.
• Coordinate with external vendors for hosting and development support.
• Stay current with digital trends and recommend updates or new technologies to enhance the site.

General Duties

The responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The Amazeum reserves the right to revise or change position duties and responsibilities as necessary to accommodate changing organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 years of experience managing websites
• 1 years of experience with Content Management Systems (CMS)?
• 1 years of experience with HTML
• Strong understanding of user-friendly design principles and best practices.
• Experience managing creative assets for web use.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

All applicants must be able to:

• Provide the necessary documentation to prove that you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorization to work in the United States
• Complete and pass a background check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and other digital tools.
• Ability to review and edit digital content with attention to detail.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time for desk-based role with occasional standing or movement.
• Ability to life up to 25 lbs. for handling equipment or printed materials.
• Ability to move within the office or museum spaces to collaborate with teams.
• Ability to perform work in an environment with moderate to excessive noise.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphic design tools.
• Familiarity with wireframing tools and techniques for visualizing website updates.
• Ability to communicate design concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with SEO strategies to optimize content visibility.
• Familiarity with museum or educational organization websites.
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices in digital design.

This role is ideal for a creative and detail-oriented professional who enjoys designing engaging digital experiences rather than focusing on deep technical development. If you have a passion for making websites visually compelling and user-friendly, we’d love to hear from you!

How to apply:  Submit your completed Amazeum application, your resume and cover letter, via the Amazeum Career Portal.

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