Web Developer (Temporary Part-Time)

Reports To: Director, Marketing
Status: Part-Time Temporary (12 weeks, up to 25 hours per week)

About the Role

The Greater Akron Chamber is seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and driven individual for a temporary support role as the Web Developer. This role will focus on maintaining and updating the design and information included in the organization’s websites, including design elements, coding the site’s navigation, distributing content to designated audiences, website analytics, some graphic design, and ensuring a positive user experience.

While this position is based in the GAC’s main office location in Akron, OH, many aspects of this role may be fulfilled through periodic telecommuting as determined appropriate and in conjunction with project supervision.

Responsibilities

• Web Design & User Experience
  • Manage multiple websites representing various business entities and initiatives within the organization.
  • Create visually compelling, user-centered web layouts that align with organizational goals, brand standards, and accessibility best practices.
  • Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and user experience across all organizational websites.
  • Develop and maintain web standards, templates, and design systems to support scalability across multiple entities.
  • Stay current on web design trends, tools, and technologies relevant to nonprofit and business-support organizations.
• Website Maintenance & Optimization
  • Manage website content updates, including page creation, edits, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Ensure websites are responsive, ADA-compliant, and optimized for performance, SEO, and usability.
• Analytics & Performance
  • Monitor website analytics and key performance metrics across all organizational websites.
  • Analyze user behavior and site performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Use data-driven insights to recommend and implement enhancements that support engagement, accessibility, and organizational goals.
• Additional Duties
  • Assist in various capacities to advance the organization’s efforts to raise awareness, visibility, and engagement in the Chamber’s work.

Requirements

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, liberal arts, or related field preferred.
  • 3–5 years of professional experience in front-end web development, web design, digital marketing, or related experience.
  • Strong understanding of responsive website design.
• Technical Skills
  • Expert knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3.
  • Proficiency in WordPress management is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing web security, including performing regular updates to modules, plugins, and core CMS components.
  • Familiarity with UX design principles, wireframing, and information architecture mapping.
  • Strong understanding of SEO best practices and web accessibility standards and tools (e.g., screen readers, color contrast monitors, accessibility evaluation tools).
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required.
• Preferred Skills
  • Understanding of digital marketing, including SEO, social media marketing, email marketing, and web analytics.
  • Experience working within design tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to translate designs into functional code.
• Soft Skills
  • Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Initiative to think innovatively and creatively.
  • High sense of urgency.
• Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Occasionally moves office materials and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds throughout the office.

Schedule

Must be available during standard business hours.