Website Coordinator
Pratt Operations Office or Office of the Secretary in Topeka
Unclassified, Full-Time, On-Site
Beginning Salary: $25.00/hour
This position can be located in Pratt or Topeka, KS and is supervised by the Public Affairs Division Director. Other KDWP locations will be considered depending on availability.
The Website Coordinator blends content development, digital asset management, and sitewide governance to ensure our website is accurate, accessible, and user-focused. Our ideal candidate is a strong writer with sharp attention to detail and a commitment to improving digital experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Development and Publishing: Writes, edits, and develops website content. Serves as the primary reviewer and publisher of staff-submitted updates. Applies optimization practices to improve search visibility and user experience.
- Digital Asset Management and Platform Optimization: Manages photo, video, and document libraries, ensuring all digital materials meet quality, accessibility, and formatting standards. Maintains KDWP’s digital presence on external platforms where agency content appears. Applies optimization practice to improve search visibility and user experience.
- Coordination, Governance, and Staff Support: Acts as the primary liaison to staff across the agency for website updates, guidance, and content planning. Ensures sitewide content accuracy to maintain public trust and agency credibility. Enforces established web standards, accessibility requirements, and content guidelines. Contributes to and enforces governance materials, workflows, and training resources. Provides training and support to staff who contribute content. Collaborates with IT and vendors on technical needs, accessibility compliance, and platform functionality.
- Digital Strategy: Works closely with the Public Affairs team to support communication initiatives and integrated content planning. Contributes to digital strategy discussions, helps align website content with communication goals, and coordinates content needs.
- Analytics and Continuous Improvement: Uses analytics tools to monitor site performance, user behavior, and content effectiveness. Identifies issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Works with the Division Director to prioritize enhancements and ensure the website supports agency communication goals and user needs.
Benefits:
- Immediate health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage
- KPERS Retirement and optional KPERS 457 deferred compensation
- Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3-5 years experience e in writing, editing, website management, digital content management, communications, or related work. Equivalent experience gained through education, internships, volunteer work, freelance projects, or demonstrated skill in managing digital content may substitute for formal employment experience
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong organizational and project-management skills
- Ability to write, edit, and organize clear, user-focused content
- Ability to adapt to evolving digital tools, standards, and communication needs, and a demonstrated willingness to learn new skills as the field changes
- Ability to influence and guide others without direct authority, ensuring adherence to standards and processes
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and pass a background check
