Detroit Opera · 2 weeks ago
Website Administrator
Detroit Opera is one of the nation's most vibrant nonprofit arts organizations, and they are seeking a Website Administrator to manage the web environment design, deployment, content updates, and maintenance activities. This role involves collaborating with various departments to resolve usability issues and ensuring the website's effectiveness through analysis and updates.
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Responsibilities
Maintain the main Detroit Opera website and the Detroit Opera House microsite in collaboration with web developers and all DO departments by making necessary updates to copy, images, digital content, event pages, etc
Review web content, links, and design; provide necessary updates and enhancements in a timely manner
Monitor site security as needed; report suspected or actual security breaches and denial of service attacks to appropriate staff
Identify useful site performance metrics; collect, track, record, compile, analyze, and report site usage data, primarily through Google Analytics
Create a variety of tracking pixels and URL destinations for marketing purposes
Conduct testing and analysis to assess usability and effectiveness of sites; recommend improvements based on analysis
Discuss, analyze, review, and resolve usability issues in conjunction with web development teams; communicate with site visitors and users regarding site updates, anticipated and unanticipated downtime, and resolution of bugs and outages
Maintain knowledge and expertise in web design and development; participate in professional conferences, workshops, and groups
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Thorough understanding of website design and administration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written, communication, and independent decision-making skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Fluency with markup and programming languages including HTML, XML, Java, and CSS. Our current websites are WordPress
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and other related software
Proficient in Google Analytics
Ability to understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the significance of differences and complexities in backgrounds, cultures, values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment
Associate's degree or two years of vocational school required
At least three years of related experience with websites is highly preferred
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Web Development, or related field preferred
At least three years of related experience with websites is highly preferred
Company
Detroit Opera
Detroit Opera (formerly Michigan Opera Theatre), one of the nation's most vibrant nonprofit arts organizations, aspires to influence the future of opera and dance with a goal of invigorating audiences through new and re-imagined productions, relevant to current times.