Website Coordinator

About the Role

The Website Coordinator for the City of Pearland is responsible for overseeing the city's websites by contributing to their design and enhancing user experience. This role involves creating, organizing, editing, maintaining, and publishing content while responding promptly to service requests from city departments. The candidate must possess strong writing abilities and ensure the websites align with the city's voice and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and upload new website content regularly.
• Conduct routine site maintenance; update public meeting agendas, minutes, press releases, and calendars; edit and establish new pages as needed.
• Ensure digital content is optimized for SEO, accessibility, readability, and consistent city branding.
• Train departmental content users on managing the content management system.
• Produce accessible content and address accessibility and digital equity requirements.
• Maintain a cohesive design and organizational structure across all city websites, complying with website governance and standards.
• Manage digital accessibility and uphold city web standards and workflows.
• Collaborate with city departments proactively to keep web content relevant and current.
• Identify and propose innovative web initiatives that enhance the city’s internal and external communications.
• Gather and analyze website data and monitor technological developments.
• Design websites with user navigation in mind, considering all audience needs.
• Communicate the city's strategic objectives effectively through online platforms.
• Develop and conduct training related to web management and governance documentation.
• Maintain a website permissions model to regulate CMS user access appropriately.
• Promote and educate on web code security best practices.
• Administer web tracking configurations in line with the city’s privacy standards.
• Support strategies for managing archived web content efficiently.
• Work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent specialized training in communications, graphic design, marketing, or a closely related field.
• Between one and three years of relevant experience in communications, graphic design, marketing or related areas.
• Possession of a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is considered an advantage.