Web Content Developer

Overview

Montana Technological University, the state’s STEM institution located in Butte, Montana, seeks a skilled Web Content Developer to join its Marketing and Communications team. The role manages the university’s primary website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and oversees the web environment, bridging technical programming with intuitive interface design.

Title: Web Content Developer
Job Type: Exempt Contract Professional – Full‑Time
Salary: $68,000 annually
FLSA: Exempt
Department: Marketing and Communications
Union Affiliation: None
Final date to receive applications: January 18, 2026

• Refresh text, images, video, and downloadable assets across the site using the Cascade CMS.
• Build and launch new pages using existing templates; modify templates as needed to meet evolving departmental needs, ensuring WCAG compliance.
• Resize and compress images and reformat video files to ensure fast load speeds and high visual quality.
• Deliver engaging, user‑friendly online experiences by prioritizing intuitive design and inclusive digital architecture.
• Use HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript to perform minor layout adjustments and styling tweaks beyond standard CMS capabilities.
• Perform rigorous testing for broken links, typos, and formatting errors.
• Ensure all content is fully optimized for mobile devices and various browser environments.
• Identify and resolve display issues, plugin conflicts, or “bugs” reported by stakeholders.
• Conduct routine site audits and proactive maintenance to ensure the site is functional, secure, and up‑to‑date.
• Implement on‑page SEO best practices, including meta tags, alt text, and proper header hierarchies.
• Ensure all web content meets the latest WCAG standards for accessibility.
• Work with campus constituents to turn creative visions into functional web experiences.
• Coordinate with IT Services regarding maintenance of web‑related software applications and hardware needs.
• Maintain internal “how‑to” guides and provide training to non‑technical staff on basic CMS usage while maintaining WCAG compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or two years’ experience maintaining websites in higher education or enterprise environment, including all aspects of design, information architecture, content development, communications strategy, and application programming.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
• Experience managing content within a professional content management system.
• Solid understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and graphic development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access and Apache Velocity.
• Ability to work across campus to gather content from diverse departments and stakeholders.
• Understanding of higher education marketing practices and strategies for college/university websites.
• Understanding of the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

• Experience with the Cascade content management system.

This on‑premise position requires the selected candidate to be in the office 40 hours per week.

To be considered, include a cover letter addressing qualifications, a resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference.

In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the…