United States Parachute Association
Job Description : The U.S. Parachute Association is searching for an individual to fill the position immediately. The Web Designer/Copywriter reports to USPA's Director of Communications. We are searching for an energetic and motivated self-starter who requires little supervision, thrives on teamwork, and can meet tight deadlines.
Reports To: Director of Communications
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Communications
Location: Onsite at USPA Headquarters in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Create and maintain visually appealing and functional website designs
- Assure designs are responsive and function seamlessly across various devices and browsers
- Collaborate with other staff to gather requirements to understand project goals
- Implement best practices for UI/UX design in user engagement
- Conduct UI/UX testing aligning results with user requirements
- Ensure consistent branding and color design throughout websites
- Update and maintain website content through our DNN CMS
- Write clear, persuasive, and engaging copy for website pages, blogs, and other sources as needed
- Strategize content that align with SEO best practices to improve organic search visibility and resonate with target audiences
- Edit and proofread new content as well as revise existing content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand voice
- Optimize copy for search engines
- Montior and analyze website traffic and user behavior to inform content strategies
Qualifications:
Experience with basic web design and copywriting.
- 1 - 3 years of experience with web design languages – CSS, HTML
- Experience with content management systems (DNN a plus)
- Critical troubleshooting skills
- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- Familiarity with SEO strategies and analytics tools
Education/Experience:
- Degree or professional certification from accredited college or university in relevant field such as Web Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, or Communications.
- Proven experience in web design and copywriting
- Competent with the Microsoft Office software suite. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. United States Parachute Association is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
To Apply:
Send your cover letter, resume and references.
Application Questions:
- Please describe your skydiving experience, if any, including licenses, and instructional ratings experience.
- What are your salary requirements?
- Do you have experience in DNN?
- This position is located in Fredericksburg, Va. If you do not currently reside in this area, are you willing/able to relocate?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- This position is located in Fredericksburg, Va. If you do not currently reside in this area, are you willing/able to relocate?
- What are your salary requirements?
- Do you have experience in DNN?
- Please describe your skydiving experience, if any, including any licenses and instructional ratings.
Ability to Relocate:
- Fredericksburg, VA 22407: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person