Territorial Web Developer

Territorial Web Developer

Territorial Web Developer 150 150 CentralTHQ
The Salvation Army Central Territorial Headquarters
Published
July 13, 2021
Location
Hoffman Estates; remote or hybrid
Job Type
Contact Name (not public)
Carolyn Casper
Main Phone
(847)294-2369

Description

The Territorial Web Developer develops, designs and supports The Salvation Army Central Territory (TSA) presence on the World Wide Web:

  • Consults with officers and employees to develop web-based applications and website content management systems that provide a consistent high-quality web presence at all levels (territory, command, unit) throughout the territory.
  • Works closely with other Territories, National Headquarters (NHQ) and International Headquarters (IHQ) to further develop internal web platforms (Symphony/Web Manager). Collaborates on development solutions that are implemented on a national scale.
  • Establishes standards and best practices for Central Territory websites. Monitors divisional websites and makes recommendations to local staff as needed.
  • Maintains a high level of expertise with the Global Directory of Services (GDOS) tool provided by IHQ and serves as the primary contact for technical support for divisions.
  • Develops, brands and maintains Salvation Army program websites (www.SalArmyCentral.org) in established Content Management System (WordPress). Creates new branded themes as needed.
  • Primary contact for technical website support for divisions. Works with web development partners to manage support projects and solutions.
  • Manages site server and other (SQL database, etc.) migrations.
  • Provides divisions with Symphony (content management system) training and develops online support and training tools. Maintains internal staff training website – SADigitalResources.org – which exists to further the learning of digital staff in the Central Territory.
  • Implements analytics tracking and works with analytics software to create, monitor and report on website key performance indicators (KPI’s) throughout the territory. Supports divisions in local analysis.
  • Maintains territorial domains and SSL certificates. Manages billing to divisions.
  • Gathers content from a variety of sources – including the republishing of divisional content – for the primary territorial web site (www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org).
  • Maintains the home page hero image on the primary territorial website, with regular rotation of featured content.
  • Performs website editorial activities, including researching and updating information that enhances the value of the site.
  • Provides support for online donation activities within the territory.
  • Develops familiarity with data management applications and CRM tools, as necessary to support integrations.
  • Monitors web user form submissions and responds in a timely manner.
  • Promotes, upholds and protects brand guidelines and content standards across all Central Territory web presences.

May consider position being remote or a hybrid of in office and remote.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent course of study involving in-depth experience in HTML, CSS, JS and Adobe Creative Cloud software.

Experience:

  • Minimum five years of website development experience, demonstrated through a portfolio of representative work.
  • Working knowledge of fundraising in context of web communications, or related experience.
  • Google Analytics certification a plus.

Additional skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Experience/expertise with web design tools (Dreamweaver, MAMP, sublime, Codekit, Browser Stack, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant, external Content Managing Systems, such as WordPress (WP), and the ability to manipulate open source files for Salvation Army use (knowledge in WP templating and editing/manipulating SQL databases).
  • Ability to learn emerging, relevant development platforms.

How To Apply