Description

The Episcopal School of Dallas prepares young men and women for lives of intellectual discovery, integrity, and purpose. Built upon our Founding Tenets of religio, daily worship; eruditio, scholarship; and disciplina, training within a community of learners, ESD continues to direct its mission to ignite a life of purpose in each student through the development of an educated conscience.

Founded in 1974 by The Reverend Stephen B. Swann with eight seventh-grade students, today ESD educates and inspires 1,150 students in grades beginner (age 3) through grade 12. ESD is located in Dallas, a modern metropolis of North Texas, and a commercial and cultural hub in the region.

At the heart of ESD are talented and compassionate faculty and staff who are the backbone of our institution and paramount to the school's success. They adeptly balance rigorous, college preparatory coursework with understanding and nurturing of the whole child. Classes are small, with an overall student-teacher ratio of 7:1. ESD employees are lifelong learners, and the school invests nearly $500,000 in professional development annually. More than 250 serve the ESD community and all are appreciated and respected for their individual and collective contributions.

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Purpose: The Episcopal School of Dallas seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Digital Content Specialist and Webmaster to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our organization's digital content strategy and overseeing the technical aspects of our website and portals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital content creation, web development, and content management systems (CMS). You should be adept at creating engaging and SEO-optimized content, maintaining website functionality, and ensuring a seamless user experience across all digital platforms.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement digital content strategies that align with our organization's goals and target audience.
• Create, edit, and publish high-quality, engaging content for our website, and collaborate with the Social Media Specialist to push content to social media channels.
• Collaborate with key constituents to curate pertinent information and distribute recurring communication like weekly parent/community e-newsletters.
• Optimize content for SEO and user experience, ensuring content is discoverable and drives traffic and engagement.
• Monitor and analyze website traffic and user behavior using analytics tools to optimize content and improve performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure content meets brand standards and technical requirements.
• Manage and maintain the organization's website, including updates, troubleshooting, and implementing new features and functionalities.
• Ensure website security, performance, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and technologies related to digital content creation and web development.
• Train and support staff members on content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing processes.
• Support the school's overall communication and marketing goals, collaborate on The Crest school publication, and perform other duties as assigned.

Abuse Risk Management Standards:

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with students.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Working Environment:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; walking throughout campus buildings and spaces.
• Generally, 70% sitting, 10% walking, and 20% standing
• Minimal temperature variations with some outdoor work required
• Generally hazard-free environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Generous vacation and paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition assistance for qualified children.
• Access to campus facilities and events.
• Vibrant, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
• Complimentary chef-prepared lunch during the school year. Self-pay hot breakfast is also available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Web Development, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Digital Content Specialist, Webmaster, or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and Data Management platforms.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail and proficiency in SEO best practices.
• General understanding of HTML and other web development languages and tools.
• Experience with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and ability to interpret data to drive content decisions.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and multimedia and video content creation.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms and digital advertising campaigns.