Web Content Developer

Butte, MT
Full Time
Public Relations/Marketing and Communications
Mid Level
Title:                       Web Content Developer
Job Type:               Exempt Contract Professional- Full-Time
Salary:                    $68,000 Annually
FLSA:                     Exempt
Department:          Marketing and Communications
Union Affiliation:  None  


Applications received by January 18, 2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration.  Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.


Montana Technological University, the state’s STEM institution university located in the vibrant, historic community of Butte, is seeking a skilled Web Content Developer to join its team. This role will manage the university's digital presence. 

DUTIES:

Montana Technological University is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Web Content Developer to join our Marketing and Communications team. As a key architect of our digital identity, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and evolving the university’s primary website www.mtech.edu.

The Web Content Developer will oversee the day-to-day operations of our web environment—bridging the gap between high-level programming and intuitive interface design. This is a versatile role requiring a blend of technical programming, creative interface design, and meticulous content management. From implementing routine content updates to ensuring accessibility standards, you will play a central role in how the world experiences Montana Tech online.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Content Management & Publishing
  • Refresh text, images, video, and downloadable assets across the site using the Cascade CMS.
  • Build and launch new pages using existing templates; modify templates as needed to meet evolving departmental needs, ensuring WCAG compliance.
  • Resize and compress images and reformat video files to ensure fast load speeds and high visual quality.
  • Deliver engaging, user-friendly online experiences by prioritizing intuitive design and inclusive digital architecture.

2. Technical Development & Troubleshooting
  • Use HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript to perform minor layout adjustments and styling tweaks beyond standard CMS capabilities.
  • Perform rigorous testing for broken links, typos, and formatting errors.
  • Ensure all content is fully optimized for mobile devices and various browser environments.
  • Identify and resolve display issues, plugin conflicts, or "bugs" reported by stakeholders.
  • Conduct routine site audits and proactive maintenance to ensure the site is functional, secure, and up-to-date.

3. SEO, Accessibility & Analytics
  • Implement on-page SEO best practices, including meta tags, alt text, and proper header hierarchies.
  • Ensure all web content meets the latest WCAG standards for accessibility.

4. Collaboration & Strategy
  • Cross-Functional Liaison: Work with a variety of campus constituents to turn creative visions into functional web experiences.
  • Coordinate with Information Technology Services regarding maintenance of web-related software applications (such as the A-Z directory) and associated hardware needs.
  • Documentation & Training: Maintain internal "how-to" guides and provide training to non-technical staff on basic CMS usage while maintaining WCAG compliance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or two years’ experience maintaining websites in a higher education or enterprise environment, including all aspects of design, information architecture, content development, communications strategy, and application programming.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
  • Experience managing content within a professional content management system.
  • Solid understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and graphic development.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Access and Apache Velocity.
  • Ability to work across campus to gather content from diverse departments and stakeholders.
  • Understanding of higher education marketing practices and strategies for college/university websites.
  • Understanding of the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
 
  • Experience with the Cascade content management system.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is an on-premise position, requiring the selected candidate to be in the office 40 hours per week.
 

For full consideration application materials must be complete.  

Please include: 

  • Cover letter addressing qualifications,
  • Resume
  • Contact information for 3 professional references. 

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

Employment (veteran's) preference form

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
  • Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
  • 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
  • 11 Holidays per year
  • 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
  • Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
  • 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
  • Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
  • Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
  • Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

Share

Apply for this position

Required*
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
    • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
    • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Veteran status



Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Please check one of the boxes below:

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Human Check*