Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights seeks a full-time Web and IT Coordinator based in Ottawa, Canada.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Communications and the Director of Fundraising and Operations, the Web and IT Coordinator will support the day-to-day technical operations of the organization and the upkeep and development of Action Canada’s websites and online presence in line with the organization’s strategic and programmatic goals.
Statement of Qualifications
- Degree in a related field; advanced degree considered an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years IT and web related experience.
- Experience working for a nonprofit organization considered an asset.
- Experience developing, building, and maintaining website function and content.
- Experience using content management software (including WordPress and Drupal) and Google Analytics (basics required, advanced usage i.e. behaviour funnels considered an asset).
- Experience with data and online security practices.
- Ability to code, including strong knowledge of HTML.
- SEO and PPC (including Google Adwords) experience and knowledge considered a strong asset.
- Familiarity with Office 365 and Azure Active Directory.
- Familiarity with organizational information management, particularly Dropbox for Business and Microsoft OneDrive for Business.
- Familiarity with Google for Nonprofits (including google groups, single sign on, website backups, website sign-on, adwords, and analytics).
- Familiarity with Asana.
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to respond quickly and effectively to changing circumstances.
- Commitment to and demonstrated effectiveness working as part of a diverse and participatory team.
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with team members in different locations.
- Experience supporting virtual team environments.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Strategic thinking, sound judgment and the ability to problem solve.
- Sensitivity and a strong capacity for confidentiality, tact, discretion and diplomacy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ecommerce experience.
- Photography and/or video editing experience not necessary but considered an asset.
- Willingness to travel and work outside of normal business hours, when necessary.
- Eligible to work in Canada.
IT Responsibilities
- Network administration, including switches and routers.
- Troubleshoot issues (hardware or software) of IT products to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Install and configure desktops, laptops, and peripherals.
- Install and configure software and applications.
- Coordinate network security measures and protocols to ensure systems and data are protected and secure.
- Support of Microsoft related technologies such as MS Outlook, by creating/removing new user accounts, setting up synching, assignment permissions, etc.
- Review and recommend technical specifications for new desktop/laptop purchases, peripherals, as well as software and apps.
- Support with the procurement of necessary devices and hardware.
- Train new staff on the use of Action Canada’s IT systems and software.
- Support staff with other tasks as needed.
Web Responsibilities
- Administer website backend, including troubleshooting and managing relationships with third-party contractors as needed.
- Support the development of additional website pages and templates.
- Work with relevant staff and consultants in the development of new websites and campaign pages.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices and backend functionality.
- Review and recommend web-based tools, including website upgrades, plugins, and platforms to showcase our work.
- Ensure the security of all web-based data and websites.
- Support staff with other tasks as needed.
Application process
Click here to submit a cover letter and CV by close of business on 11 May 2018 »
We thank all applicants in advance; only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
As an equity employer, we welcome applications from historically disadvantaged groups. Self-identification by candidates is completely voluntary.