About the Thomas Jefferson Foundation

*The Thomas Jefferson Foundation has a twofold mission of preservation and education, and was incorporated in 1923 to preserve Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Today, the Foundation seeks to bring history forward into national and global dialogues by engaging audiences with Jefferson's world and ideas, and sharing the history of everyone, enslaved and free, who lived and labored at Monticello. Monticello is recognized as a National Historic Landmark, a United Nations World Heritage Site and a Site of Conscience.*

Web Applications Administrator

Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the private nonprofit that owns and operates Monticello, seeks a Web Applications Administrator to oversee the technical and strategic aspects of the Foundation’s websites and web applications which directly contributes to our mission of preservation and education.

This on-premises role is vital to maintaining, optimizing, and evolving our web applications to inform visitors, drive revenue, and support the Foundation’s strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, business analyst skills, and creative problem solving to our organization.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Foundation’s digital presence while working on a major website redesign in 2025.

Responsibilities

1. Monticello.org Website Redesign & Architecture Update

: Lead a strategic project to develop an updated flagship website built on a new CMS platform in 2025. Work closely with internal/external resources and stakeholders, coordinate Foundation project tasks, and ensure the website/platform meets Foundation’s requirements from proposal selection to implementation.

1. Content Management Systems

Manage the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Foundation’s content management systems, ensuring security, optimal performance, user experience, and functionality.

1. Websites

: Ensure Foundation websites (CMS and non-CMS based) are secure, responsive, and support functionality needed by stakeholders.

1. Accessibility

: Using web accessibility guidelines, such as WCAG, to make sure current and future Foundation websites and web applications are accessible and usable to as wide an audience as possible.

1. Analytics & Performance Tracking

Closely monitor and report on website performance, analyze visitor behavior, and generate actionable insights for improvements to conversions and engagement.

1. Project Management

Oversee website-related projects and updates, managing vendors/consultants, timelines, and ensuring effective collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.

1. Compliance

Ensure our web applications and related data collected comply with Foundation policies on cybersecurity, data privacy, and data security.

Skills and Abilities

1. Use technical skills to address website and web application issues or lead projects with development resources to resolve issues as needed.

1. Experience with CMS platforms and strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including experience with APIs and configuring/monitoring system integrations.

1. Understanding of web development concepts such as requirement definition, design documentation, user-acceptance testing, code promotion, and security scanning.

1. Familiarity with standard metrics of website performance, website visitor insights, engagement, and conversions through data sources such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, and others. Understanding these metrics in the context of a nonprofit organization is a plus.

1. Direct technical project management experience with multiple stakeholders; experience with projects using internal and external resources is a plus.

1. Good understanding of cybersecurity, data security, and data privacy concepts in the context of websites and web applications.

1. Can translate requirements from non-technical teams into actionable changes to websites and web applications.

1. Able to produce proposals for change based on data-driven insights.

1. Skilled in problem solving of technical issues and communicating resolutions, root causes, or progress reports to an audience with mixed technical expertise.

Certifications

1. Google Analytics GA4 Certification required.

1. Project management related certifications including PMP or CSM are a plus.

1. Shopify e-commerce related certifications are a plus.

1. Data privacy related certifications including CIPP or CIPT are a plus.

Educational Background

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and related experience in web application development, web application management, computer science, or information technology.

Experience

1. 3-5 years of experience in website development/administration, web application development/administration, or related areas with a proven history managing cross-functional websites and web applications.

1. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and use websites and web applications to drive an organization’s strategic goals.

1. Experience with technical projects for nonprofit organizations, historical sites, or cultural institutions is beneficial but not required.

We provide

the following benefits for our full-time employees

1. Excellent benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan plus 6% match, life insurance, and more!).

1. Fitness club membership discount.

1. Discount in the Monticello Café, gift shop, and Monticello online catalog.

1. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free for employee and dependents.

1. $500 employee referral bonus.

1. Exciting quarterly social events for all employees.

*If you believe this opportunity is the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply!*