Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is a contemporary
multidisciplinary arts organization anchoring the Yerba Buena Gardens in
the downtown San Francisco arts district. In addition to visual arts
exhibitions and film/video screenings, YBCA presents bold and innovative
experimental performances that provoke dialogue on the vital issues of
our time.
YBCA is seeking an enthusiastic Webmaster with a strong interest in
joining a nonprofit cultural organization. The Webmaster will work under
the direction of the Senior Director of Marketing Communications to
implement, maintain and enhance YBCA's websites and email campaigns.
Primarily focused on marketing, the Webmaster will also collaborate with
other departments to help meet their objectives online.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Oversee implementation of YBCA's marketing and communications
strategies via the website and email.
- Update and expand content, and enhance usability of YBCA's
institutional websites.
- Oversee large scale redesign, development and general maintenance of
YBCA's main institutional website (www.ybca.org).
- Create digital assets and organize them in a rational and extensible
way on the web server and CMS.
- Work closely with Box Office to support online ticketing and visitors
RSVP.
- Create and maintain online archives of YBCA programs.
- In conjunction with YBCA Marketing staff, create and implement
strategies to drive traffic to YBCA's websites.
- Monitor, analyze and maintain stat tracking reports.
- Oversee and manage maintenance of YBCA's email database.
- Manage projects and relationships with web hosts, contracted designers
developers.
- Actively participate in departmental strategy and planning sessions as
it relates to the website and e-marketing, including task forces with
YBCA staff, Board and community members.
- Supervise, manage and evaluate the Web Assistant and department
interns as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer technology or similar field of study,
and at least 3 years experience in web technology and maintenance.
Supervisory experience a plus.
- Required Technical Skills-Strong grasp of (X)HTML, CSS, PHP,
Standards-based coding, Javascript, Photoshop, Content Management and
Customer Relationship Management Systems, proficiency on Mac and Windows
platforms.
- Desirable Technical Skills-Flash, .Net/ASP, Adobe Creative Suite.
- Grasp of effective online marketing strategies, and strong skills in
marketing copywriting.
- Proven skills in design, typography and composition; concentration on
user interface a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills with a neurotic attention to detail.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment under
pressure of deadlines while maintaining composure and positive
professional relationships.
- Experience working effectively in partnership with people of diverse
cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to effectively manage using clear direction and open
communication.
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
- Knowledge of, or interest, in contemporary art helpful, but not
required.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume and links to prior Web work
via email to jobs at ybca.org.
For more information, see http://www.ybca.org/about/jobs/webmaster.aspx
www.ybca.org
