Seeking BetterGrids WebMaster Contractor

The BetterGrids Foundation is seeking a part-time independent contractor responsible for maintaining and enhancing BetterGrid’s web properties, ensuring they are secure, user-friendly, and aligned with our brand and business goals. This WebMaster role requires a keen eye for detail, technical proficiency, and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest web technologies and trends.

All work will be performed remotely on a time and materials basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update BetterGrid’s websites and associated sites.
• Ensure that web content is accurate, up-to-date, and consistent with the company’s branding guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring optimal website performance.
• Content Management:
  • [Desired] Create, edit, and publish web content, including text, images, videos, and other media.
  • Collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure website content is aligned with marketing campaigns and initiatives.

SEO and Analytics:

• Implement and monitor SEO best practices to improve search engine rankings and organic traffic.
• Utilize web analytics tools to track and report on website performance, user behavior, and key performance indicators.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security protocols to protect the website from potential threats
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards.

User Experience (UX):

• Continuously improve the user experience by optimizing site navigation, page load times, and responsiveness across various devices.

Web Development:

• Collaborate with the IT and development teams to implement new features, integrations, and web applications.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and basic web development principles is a plus.
• Understanding of Linux (kernel, etc.) and other app logs, including DSpace and SOLR logs. In general. Expert understanding Linux (especially Ubuntu)

Training and Documentation:

• Provide training and guidance to staff on content management systems and best web practices.
• Maintain documentation for web-related processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Webmaster or similar role.
• Proficiency in web content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Joomla).
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic web development concepts.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and industry trends.
• Experience DSpace and Java JSP
• Bachelor’s degree in Web Development, IT, or a related field preferred.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to ali.vojdani@bettergrids.org

About BetterGrids.org

The BetterGrids Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization providing support for the GRID DATA Repository in a self-funding and self-governing manner through volunteers. Our Vision is for grid researchers to have the essential test data they need to develop better grid solutions. Our Mission is to operate the Repository in a self-funding manner to support research and education in developing better solutions for grid optimization, control, resiliency, and integration of renewable and distributed resources. For more information visit BetterGrids.org