Website Administrator
DESCRIPTION
Department: Marketing
Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (some weekends/evenings may be required, in accordance with the performance schedule). Position can be fully remote, in-office, or hybrid.
Position Summary:
The Web Administrator will manage the web environment design, deployment, content updates, and maintenance activities in conjunction with our website vendors. They will also collaborate with all Detroit Opera (DO) departments to discuss, analyze, and resolve usability issues. This position reports to the Director of Marketing.
Specific Responsibilities:
· Maintain the main Detroit Opera website and the Detroit Opera House microsite in collaboration with web developers and all DO departments by making necessary updates to copy, images, digital content, event pages, etc.
· Review web content, links, and design; provide necessary updates and enhancements in a timely manner.
· Monitor site security as needed; report suspected or actual security breaches and denial of service attacks to appropriate staff.
· Identify useful site performance metrics; collect, track, record, compile, analyze, and report site usage data, primarily through Google Analytics.
· Create a variety of tracking pixels and URL destinations for marketing purposes.
· Conduct testing and analysis to assess usability and effectiveness of sites; recommend improvements based on analysis.
· Discuss, analyze, review, and resolve usability issues in conjunction with web development teams; communicate with site visitors and users regarding site updates, anticipated and unanticipated downtime, and resolution of bugs and outages.
· Maintain knowledge and expertise in web design and development; participate in professional conferences, workshops, and groups.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
· Thorough understanding of website design and administration.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Strong verbal and written, communication, and independent decision-making skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Fluency with markup and programming languages including HTML, XML, Java, and CSS. Our current websites are WordPress.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and other related software.
· Proficient in Google Analytics.
Education and Experiences:
· Associate’s degree or two years of vocational school required; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Web Development, or related field preferred.
· At least three years of related experience with websites is highly preferred.
Physical Demands:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Application Deadline:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information:
Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.
About Detroit Opera:
Detroit Opera, one of the nation's most vibrant nonprofit arts organizations, aspires to influence the future of opera and dance with a goal of invigorating audiences through new and re-imagined productions, relevant to current times. It is creating an ambitious standard for American opera and dance that emphasizes community, accessibility, artistic risk-taking, and collaboration. Founded in 1971 as Michigan Opera Theatre by the late Dr. David DiChiera, Detroit Opera is led by President and CEO Patty Isacson Sabee; Yuval Sharon, Barbara Walkowski Artistic Director; Music Director Roberto Kalb; Artistic Advisor for Dance Jon Teeuwissen; and Board Chairman Ethan Davidson. For more information, visit www.detroitopera.org. Follow the company on Facebook and Instagram (@DetroitOpera) and LinkedIn (Detroit Opera).
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $55,000 - $60,000 Annual
HOW TO APPLY
How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to employment@detroitopera.org Please include how you learned of this position.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026