Remote Contract Web Developer (WordPress, SEO, JavaScript)

Description:

The primary role of the Contract Web Developer is to maintain CCK’s website and enhance our overall online presence.

Responsibilities:

Website Development & Maintenance

• Maintain, update, and improve the CCK WordPress website, including content updates, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.
• Implement site revisions, enhancements, and UX/UI improvements in partnership with the Marketing team.
• Manage CMS content publishing, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and proper placement.
• Monitor and troubleshoot website functionality issues (including forms, display, and integrations).
• Support website migrations, updates, and plugin management as required.
• Maintain and renew domain registrations.

SEO, Analytics & Optimization

• Implement SEO best practices and recommendations, focusing on on-page optimization and technical SEO updates.
• Monitor SEO performance and SERP rankings using tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, and SEMrush.
• Collaborate with third-party SEO consultants to implement and maintain strategic SEO initiatives.
• Optimize landing pages and user funnels to improve conversion performance.
• Support A/B and multivariate testing initiatives.

Digital Marketing & Vendor Support

• Support the execution and tracking of digital marketing campaigns across various channels (e.g., email, paid search, landing pages).
• Assist with campaign tracking, reporting, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with vendors and consultants to ensure proper website and tool integrations.
• Stay current on web development best practices, emerging technologies, and usability standards.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in web development, website management, or a closely related role.
• Hands-on experience managing and maintaining WordPress websites, including WP Engine environments.
• Strong working knowledge of core web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP (within a WordPress context).
• Experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., React or Svelte).
• Proven experience implementing SEO/SEM best practices from both a web and technical perspective.
• Familiarity with website analytics tools (Google Analytics, Search Console) to support reporting and optimization efforts.
• Experience using Excel (or similar tools) to manage and analyze large data sets, such as incoming leads by campaign, usage metrics, and performance tracking.
• Demonstrated experience optimizing landing pages, user flows, and conversion paths to improve performance and usability.
• Hands-on experience running or supporting A/B and multivariate testing, including implementing test variations and evaluating results.
• Experience supporting digital marketing campaigns from a technical or web implementation standpoint.
• Experience troubleshooting website issues including forms, integrations, performance, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with third-party APIs and marketing technology integrations.
• Experience launching or migrating WordPress websites.
• Experience working with SEO tools such as SEMrush.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally in a remote environment.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree combined with 3-5 years of experience in web development and/or web management.

Other Details:

This is a contract position (1099 Employee) running from March through September 2026.

Target pay rate is $45 - $55 per hour, based on experience.

Contractor must provide their own laptop.

This position is remote in the following states: CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, ME, MA, NJ, NC, OH, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA.