Website Administrator

Positions Available: 1
Currently Filled by:

1. Steven Knuckles

Position Description

The Website Administrator manages the technical operation, security, maintenance, and development of the Olive Branch website. While the Editor is responsible for content publication, the Website Administrator ensures the WordPress platform and its supporting systems function properly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the WordPress installation, themes, and plugins.
• Perform routine software updates and compatibility checks.
• Monitor site security, availability, and performance.
• Maintain website backups and periodically verify recovery procedures.
• Manage authorized user accounts and access permissions.
• Maintain website navigation, page templates, and technical functionality.
• Coordinate website hosting, domain registration, SSL certificates, and related services.
• Troubleshoot technical problems reported by the Editor or other users.
• Maintain event calendar functionality and other congregation-related website features.
• Implement approved website enhancements and design changes.
• Work with the Social Media Director to support social media integrations.
• Provide technical assistance and training to authorized content contributors.
• Implement reasonable accessibility, mobile compatibility, and search engine optimization improvements.
• Communicate significant technical concerns, security incidents, or proposed expenditures to congregation leadership.
• Ensure another authorized individual can access critical website services when necessary.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Familiarity with WordPress administration.
• Basic understanding of web hosting, domain management, and website security.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot WordPress themes and plugins.
• Understanding of backup and recovery procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical volunteers.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, PHP, or related technologies is beneficial but not exactly required.
• Commitment to protecting administrative credentials and member information.

Works Directly With: Editor, Social Media Director, Event Planner, Elder, and Board Members.