Web Development Manager,

American Solar Energy Society 
 

About the Organization:  

Established in 1954, the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society is the nation’s leading association of solar professionals and grassroots advocates. Supported by more than 12,000 members, ASES advances research, education, and policy, inspiring the nation to go solar. ASES publishes the award-winning SOLAR TODAY magazine, presents the National Solar Conference, rallies citizens to build a Solar Nation, and leads the National Solar Tour – the world’s largest grassroots solar event. The solar energy industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Make a difference by contributing your skills to the organization that’s leading the renewable energy revolution. Learn more at: www.ases.org 

Job Summary: 

The Web Development Manager will be responsible for redeveloping and managing the American Solar Energy Society’s website, including database integration and user interactivity. This is a full time position based in Boulder, Colorado. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  

1. Develop an industry-leading website that provides the user-friendly information and functionality needed to help the organization speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy.

 

2. Develop a Web Strategic Plan with the vision and roadmap for web design modifications, enhanced functionality and user-friendliness needed to meet the needs of targeted web users.

 

3. Conduct a thorough review of the current website to assess its strengths and weaknesses and opportunities for improvements to better meet the needs of web users.

 

4. Identify and clarify priorities, milestones, and schedules, based on stakeholder feedback.

 

5. Determine budget impacts and provide recommendations for properly managing costs.

 

6. Provide the necessary web programming and configuring needed to successfully deploy the enhanced functionality needed, based on industry best practices.

 

7. Test web functionality/design to ensure that it is clear, intuitive and user-friendly. Troubleshoot website problems, ensure cross-browser compatibility and increase web traffic.

 

8. Manage usability testing process with internal and external users to evaluate effectiveness of site.

 

9. Implement Web Strategic Plan on-schedule and within the budget.

 

10. Integrate website with member databases, software, plug-ins, and social networking websites, as appropriate.

 

11. Develop recommendations strengthening e-commerce strategy.

 

12. Manage and collaborate with external technical or graphic design vendors.

 

13. Develop and implement web backup, maintenance, upgrade, security and restore strategy.

 

14. Develop home page update schedule to ensure content and images remain fresh, interesting and appealing.

 

15. Incorporate search engine optimization best practices to ensure high rankings on search engines.

 

16. Track web usage, monitor Google analytics and provide monthly reporting on web usage.

 

17. Train staff members and others on how to use the content management system and update web content. Document procedures and provide user trainings as needed.

 

18. Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.  It is also required that he/she maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this position. Some travel may be required (for example: to assist with the ASES National Solar Conference). 

• Technologies – demonstrate moderate-to-advanced proficiency of Joomla, PHP, MySQL, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, and other web programming technologies, as well as search engine optimization best practices.
• Program management – prioritize tasks, identify milestones, develop schedules, manage resources.
• Problem solving—apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative to address problems and develop solutions.
• Interpersonal skills—work effectively with a variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, respect, and collaboration. Maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers, vendors, clients and the public and use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Communication—speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.  Respond to inquiries in a professional manner. Listen to and interact with diverse audiences. Interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Planning/organizing—prioritize work and effectively handle multiple tasks, changing priorities and complex assignments.  Respond to varied requests and perform several duties at the same time.  Work with minimal supervision. Need excellent attention to detail, ability to think strategically, and ability to drive cross-functional collaboration. 

 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (or related field), plus 4-6 years of experience managing or leading successful web development efforts.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise with content management system administration (Joomla preferred).
• As the primary technology leader for this organization, this individual must possess a broad and diverse set of computer/IT-related skills and experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• At least two years of experience with CSS, PHP, SQL and the Joomla CMS.
• Examples of previous websites developed
• Passion for accelerating the use of solar energy across the U.S.

 

To Apply: 

Please email a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, links to previous websites developed (where you played a significant role) and three professional references to: jobs@ases.org by November 10, 2009.  
 

Start Date/Timeframe: 

January 2010.