Quick Summary
About the U.S. Global Business Council
The U.S. Global Business Council (USGBC) is dedicated to fostering international trade, economic growth, and strategic partnerships between American businesses and global markets. We provide our members with policy insights, networking opportunities, trade missions, and business intelligence to help them navigate the complexities of the global economy. We are seeking a talented web developer to elevate our digital presence and better serve our growing community of business leaders and policymakers.
The Role
We are seeking a versatile web developer to redesign, enhance, and maintain the U.S. Global Business Council's digital platforms. Your primary mission will be to create a professional, informative, and user-friendly website that effectively communicates our initiatives, promotes our events, and provides value to our members. You will play a critical role in shaping how the global business community interacts with our organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Website Redesign & Development: Lead the effort to enhance the design, functionality, and user experience of the USGBC website. Implement a modern, professional aesthetic that reflects the council's stature and global reach.
- Front-End & Back-End Development: Build and maintain a fully responsive website that performs flawlessly across all devices and browsers. Ensure intuitive navigation so visitors can easily find information on trade missions, policy briefs, and membership benefits.
- CMS Management: Administer and customize our Content Management System (CMS) to allow internal teams to independently update content, publish news and articles, and manage event listings.
- On-Page SEO Implementation: Optimize website structure, metadata, and content for search engines to increase visibility for key terms related to international trade, global business, and economic policy.
- Member Experience: Ensure the website effectively serves our member community, with clear calls-to-action for joining the council, registering for events, and accessing exclusive resources.
- Performance & Security: Monitor website speed and performance. Ensure the site is secure, regularly backed up, and protected against potential threats.
- Integration Support: Assist with integrating third-party tools for membership management, event registration, newsletter sign-ups, and payment processing.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven web development experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing professional, content-driven websites (please provide links).
- Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP.
- CMS Expertise: Deep experience with leading CMS platforms (such as WordPress, Drupal, or Webflow), including custom theme development and plugin/module configuration.
- SEO Knowledge: Demonstrable experience implementing on-page and technical SEO best practices to improve search rankings and drive organic traffic.
- Responsive Design: Proven ability to build fully responsive websites that provide an optimal user experience on any device.
- Design Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to implement visually appealing, brand-consistent layouts.
- Problem-Solving & Communication: Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical team members.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working for a trade association, chamber of commerce, policy institute, or membership-based organization
- Familiarity with membership management systems, event registration platforms, and e-commerce functionality.
- Knowledge of international trade, economics, or global business affairs**.-
- Experience with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics 4) and A/B testing.
What We Offer
- Mission-Driven Work: Contribute directly to USGBC's goal of connecting American businesses with global opportunities.
- Flexible Work: Remote work opportunity with flexible scheduling options (for part-time candidates).
- Professional Impact: Play a key role in shaping the digital experience for a network of business leaders and policymakers.
- Growth Potential: Opportunity for ongoing collaboration and long-term engagement based on performance.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and the scope of the role (full-time or part-time).
How to Apply
Please send your resume, a link to your portfolio, and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the U.S. Global Business Council to [email protected]
In your cover letter, please specify whether you are applying for the part-time or full-time role and share one idea for how our website could better serve the international business community.
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
- Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month
- Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
- Experience: Web Developer: 3 years (Required)
- Language: English (Required)
- Location: Abu Dhabi (Required)