Jr. Website Planning Specialist
webfx
Harrisburg, PA
Posted Mar 11, 2020
- Full-time
- Interactive: Design, Development, & Project Management
Job description
## **About the Role** WebFX is seeking an entry-level candidate for our Project Management team! Our ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (or will soon have one!), a track record of strong academics, and is excited about all things project management and web technology. Related experience is awesome to have, but never required - we'll train you on everything you need to know. ## **The Qualifications: Who You Are** **Education:** - A Bachelor's Degree: All majors welcome! - GPA: 3.4 or above *(Upcoming grads are encouraged to apply - we interview and hire up to a year in advance!)* **Suggested Experience and Skills:** - Prior part-time/summer job/internship experience (can be in any field) - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Customer service experience (in any industry) - Presentation skills - Digital marketing experience (a bonus!) - Project management experience (a bonus!) **Tools/Technical Skills:** *(Not required, but awesome to have!)* - Excel/Google Suite - Basic HTML/CSS or UX experience - Experience with design or prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Canva) - Familiarity with using AI tools **Qualities and Traits:** - You have a great eye for aesthetically pleasing websites - You're organized, timely, and able to juggle multiple projects at once - You're interested in the web, and like keeping up with new technology - You're professional, dependable, and self-motivated - You take pride in your work and always strive for high-quality results - You work with urgency and enjoy getting things done - You're resilient, and know how to work through setbacks and come out stronger on the other side - You're proactive when it comes to solving problems - You're a lifelong learner, and are always looking to stretch and grow your skills - You love thinking both creatively and analytically, and love using data to make decisions **Don't stress if you don't have every experience listed - we hire for soft skills, and believe hard skills can be trained. If this role sounds exciting, and these traits sound like you, then we want to hear from you!** ## **The Job Responsibilities: What You'll Learn to Do** **Plan and Manage Website Design Projects** *(About 45% of your day)* - Create and outline specifications for website design and build projects, integrating UX best practices - Organize and manage project timelines, and communicate schedules to internal team members - Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with client goals - Troubleshoot issues as they arise, using clear communication and creative problem-solving - Manage multiple projects and deadlines using strong organization and time management skills **Communicate With Clients** *(About 35% of your day)* - Serve as the direct point of contact for clients, asking strategic questions to understand their goals and needs, and recommending best practices accordingly - Contribute to our high client satisfaction rate by providing proactive support and building relationships based on trust and rapport **Test and Evaluate Website Performance** *(About 20% of your day)* - Perform quality assurance testing during website builds and launches - Evaluate website performance, functionality, and user experience to ensure standards are met ## **The Benefits: What You'll Get** **Comprehensive, On-the-Job Training and Career Development** - Initial "career kickstart" training to learn foundational hard skills over the first few months on the job - Ongoing advanced training sessions from industry experts as you progress further in your role - Regular team Lunch-and-Learns in our on-site training amenities **Career Growth and Upward Progression Paths** - All our Jr-level roles represent the first step on an upward promotional path within WebFX - Merit-based promotions are abundant for new team members who meet or exceed performance metrics - Regular 1-on-1 check-ins with a manager to support career growth **Potential promotional path for Jr. Website Planning Specialist:** - *Web Project Coordinator* - *Associate Web Project Manager* - *Associate Lead Web Project Manager* - *Lead Web Project Manager* - *Sr. Web Project Manager* **In-Person Experience Alongside Our Team of Industry Experts** - This position is based fully in-office at [our riverside campus](https://www.webfx.com/about/offices/harrisburg/mansionfx/) in Harrisburg, PA, with opportunities for this to evolve as Fxers advance in their career tenure. **Compensation** - $50,000 - $52,500 (potentially higher based on work experience)