Website Development Manager

CLIENT ASSOCIATION: Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 
POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Communication Manager, SRS
POSITIONS THAT REPORT TO YOU: N/A
STATUS: Exempt (Minimum 37.5 hours/week)

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is an international society has gained recognition as one of the world's premier spine societies. The SRS has maintained a commitment to research and education in the field of spinal conditions. Strict membership criteria ensure that the individual Fellows (Members) support that commitment. Current membership includes more than 1,500 of the world's leading spine surgeons (orthopaedic and neurological), researchers, physician assistants and orthotists who are involved in research and treatment of spinal conditions.Under the direction of the Senior Communication Manager, this position provides management of the SRS website and SRS Learning Management System (BrightSpace by D2L) to facilitate and maintain the mission of SRS.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (Minimum of 37.5 hours/week):

• Oversees the SRS website, maintaining up-to-date information and content, and ensure it is presented is a clear, visually appealing format. 
• Work with SRS staff to implement SRS website content and changes related to their assigned duties. 
• Under the direction of the Senior Communication Manager, facilitate the 2022-2023 SRS website redesign project. 
• Manage the building, maintenance, and oversight of all offerings within the SRS Learning Management System (BrightSpace by D2L), including, but not limited to the SRS Annual Meeting and IMAST. 
• Assist with development of the meeting app for the SRS Annual Meeting and IMAST, under the direction of the Senior Communication Manager. 
• Work with Web Services or website related vendor to assess potential technical challenges with web projects and tools. 
• Keep up-to-date with best practices in web usability, web page usability, web page style, and writing for the web. 
• Assist Senior Communication Manager in executing the strategic marketing plans for the Society as a whole, as well as individual programs. 
• Serve as staff liaison to assigned committees and provide administrative support as appropriate. 
• Work with internal departments (IS, TS, CS, Mail, Accounting, etc.) as needed for SRS projects. 
• Other tasks as assigned.

AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED (total weeks per year): One to two weeks per year, including international. Some weekend and evening work may be required. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated experience managing website content through a content management system (CMS) desired. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred. Experience with a web redesign projects preferred. Experience in working with associations preferred. Excellent organizational skills, good problem solving and critical thinking skills a must. Ability to work independently but as part of a small, strong team. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to move freely around annual meeting site, tolerance for occasional long hours, some packaging and lifting up to 50 pounds.

*This position is located in downtown Milwaukee, WI and dedicated weekly days in the office are a requirement of the role.

*EDI requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption applies and is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized CDC COVID-19 vaccine primary series regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

Executive Director, Inc. (EDI) offers a competitive benefits package to provide protection, peace of mind and financial security to its employees. The range of options available allow our employees to customize benefits to best suit their needs.  

All EDI employees are eligible to receive:

• Health Insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for single coverage (HSA plan); buy-up option to PPO plan - immediate eligibility
• 401(k) plan with 3% employer contributions, regardless of an employee’s contribution
• Life insurance for one year’s salary up to $50,000
• Flexible paid time off, starting at three weeks per year
• 9 paid holidays each year
• Transportation benefits covering 50% of the cost of monthly parking or a bus pass for new employees and 100% of the cost for employees after three years
• Long-term disability coverage is employer paid after a waiting period
• A range of professional development opportunities

EDI employees also have the option to enroll in these additional benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account for health and dependent care costs
• Domestic partner and dependent benefits