Digital Content Designer

Do you care about where you live and want to be a part of a passionate team who cares as well? The Michigan Municipal League believes our communities play a critical role in all our lives. We believe in vibrant downtowns, great parks, strong local services, and creating the places we all want to live and work in. We believe strong communities have the power to support economic and social opportunities for all residents, including traditionally marginalized groups. If this sounds like something you believe in too, then our association might be the place for you.

Are you ready to infuse your creativity and attention to detail into our meaningful mission? Join the Michigan Municipal League as a full-time Digital Content Designer! The approximate starting salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000 depending on qualifications. As the new Digital Content Designer within our MarComm team, you can expect to spend your time designing and updating engaging and user-friendly web pages, executing web update requests, participating in team meetings, and maintaining the back-end of our websites so you can implement and optimize content. A sense of humor will come in handy as will a willingness to jump in to do what's needed (we all do!).

About the Role:
Come collaborate with a high-performing team that thrives on energetic problem-solving with a member-focused mindset where you will:

• Keep our websites and other digital communication platforms fresh and engaging by posting new content, updating pages, and refining layouts using WordPress
• Jump into the backend of our WordPress multi-site network to troubleshoot issues, manage plugins, and make design or functionality updates.
• Work closely with teams across the League to translate their ideas and updates into clear, visually appealing digital content.
• Review website analytics and user behavior to spot what's working and make strategic recommendations on how to improve the online experience.
• Create email templates, construct email workflows, and execute email campaigns in HubSpot.
• Apply SEO best practices to ensure web content is optimized for visibility, search performance, and accessibility.
• Coordinate projects, timelines, and implementations so campaigns, web pages, or announcements go live smoothly and on time while maintaining brand standards.
• Experiment with new digital tools and trends to keep our online presence modern and effective.

About You:
To thrive in this role, a strong and diverse skill set is essential, including:

• Education or technical training equivalent to a bachelor's degree is required in marketing, communications, web design, or related field is required.
• Three or more years of professional experience in web design, digital communications, SEO strategy, or similar role is required. Previous experience working with non-profits and/or local government will be helpful.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in WordPress, including Multi-Site, Theming, and custom post-types is required.
• Knowledge and experience in web design, CSS, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and form builder fundamentals is required. Experience with Avada theming, Google Analytics, HubSpot, and other related programs would be nice to have too.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with a high sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, troubleshoot and problem solve, and efficiently plan, organize, and implement work priorities.
• Ability to learn new skillsets and master new technologies.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with different personalities and individuals at all levels.
• Ability to live in Michigan to support the great state we represent.

About Us:
The Michigan Municipal League is a non-profit association and member organization of 500+ cities, villages and urban townships dedicated to making Michigan's communities better by thoughtfully innovating programs, energetically connecting ideas and people, actively serving members with resources and services, and passionately inspiring positive change for Michigan's communities. Through advocacy at the state and federal level, we proactively represent municipalities to help them sustain highly livable, desirable, and unique places within the state. We create and offer services and events to our members in order to help educate and inspire them to remain focused on their passion for the areas they represent. To learn more about the League, visit: www.mml.org

Here's What We Have to Offer:
We are looking for people who believe in our mission to help communities around the state. In return, we offer a stable, energetic, and fun atmosphere to support your work and career growth. In fact, we've received awards for our people-first culture!

In addition to being such a great place to work, the League also offers a flexible work environment, including remote work options. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, competitive health insurance plans, retirement savings plans with a generous employer match, and a variety of other benefit offerings.

Interested in Joining our Team?
Fill out our quick application to get started. Please attach or provide a link to your portfolio of related work. All finalists will be subject to a background examination. Michigan law requires applicants to request confidentiality if desired. The League is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

All finalists will be subject to a background examination