Jr. Digital Project Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

WebFX is seeking an entry-level candidate for our Project Management team! Our ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (or will soon have one!), a track record of strong academics, and is excited about all things project management and web technology. Related experience is awesome to have, but never required - we'll train you on everything you need to know.

The Qualifications: Who You Are

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree: All majors welcome!
• GPA: 3.4 or above

(Upcoming grads are encouraged to apply - we interview and hire up to a year in advance!)

Suggested Experience and Skills:

• Prior part-time/summer job/internship experience (can be in any field)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service experience (in any industry)
• Presentation skills
• Digital marketing experience (a bonus!)
• Project management experience (a bonus!)

Tools/Technical Skills:

(Not required, but awesome to have!)

• Excel/Google Suite
• Basic HTML/CSS or UX experience

Qualities and Traits:

• You have a great eye for aesthetically pleasing websites
• You're organized, timely, and able to juggle multiple projects at once
• You're interested in the web, and like keeping up with new technology
• You're professional, dependable, and self-motivated
• You take pride in your work and always strive for high-quality results
• You work with urgency and enjoy getting things done
• You're proactive when it comes to solving problems
• You're a lifelong learner, and are always looking to stretch and grow your skills
• You love thinking both creatively and analytically, and love using data to make decisions

Don't stress if you don't have every experience listed - we hire for soft skills, and believe hard skills can be trained. If this role sounds exciting, and these traits sound like you, then we want to hear from you!

The Job Responsibilities: What You'll Learn to Do

Plan and Manage Website Design Projects

(About 45% of your day)

• Create and outline specifications for website build projects, integrating UX best practices
• Organize and manage project timelines, and communicate schedules to internal team members
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with client goals
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise, using clear communication and creative problem-solving
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines using strong organization and time management skills

Communicate With Clients

(About 35% of your day)

• Serve as the direct point of contact for clients, asking strategic questions to understand their goals and needs, and recommending best practices accordingly
• Contribute to our high client satisfaction rate by providing proactive support and building relationships based on trust and rapport

Test and Evaluate Website Performance

(About 20% of your day)

• Perform quality assurance testing during website builds and launches
• Evaluate website performance, functionality, and user experience to ensure standards are met

The Benefits: What You'll Get

Comprehensive, On-the-Job Training and Career Development

• Initial "career kickstart" training to learn foundational hard skills over the first few months on the job
• Ongoing advanced training sessions from industry experts as you progress further in your role
• Regular team Lunch-and-Learns in our on-site training amenities

Career Growth and Upward Progression Paths

• All our Jr-level roles represent the first step on an upward promotional path within WebFX
• Merit-based promotions are abundant for new team members who meet or exceed performance metrics
• Regular 1-on-1 check-ins with a manager to support career growth

Potential promotional path for Jr. Digital Project Specialist:

• Web Project Coordinator
• Associate Web Project Manager
• Associate Lead Web Project Manager
• Lead Web Project Manager
• Sr. Web Project Manager

In-Person Experience Alongside Our Team of Industry Experts

• This position is based fully in-office at our riverside campus in Harrisburg, PA, with opportunities for this to evolve as Fxers advance in their career tenure.

Compensation

• $50,000 - $52,500 (potentially higher based on work experience)

Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-service digital marketing agency based in the US. We've been 10x named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania, and we'd love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members now based around the globe (and representing 18+ different countries!). While we are growing at a rapid rate, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that’s where you come in!

We're looking for people to join our mission to provide world-class digital marketing solutions to mid-size businesses around the world. We are passionate about what we do, we’re committed to driving business growth for our clients, and we’re on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.

Vibrant Company Culture: We've been named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania 10 times \uD83C\uDF89

Individual and Company Growth: Merit-based promotions with a clear progression path. WebFX grew 250% over the past 3 years, and we promote almost exclusively internally\uD83D\uDCC8

Training and Development: Entry-level roles, comprehensive training, ongoing learning programs, and the chance to learn from some of the best in the business\uD83D\uDCDA

Flexible Schedule: Start your day between 8-10 am - when you do your best work ⏰

Insurance Coverage: Health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance with multiple plans and options to choose from, including HSA and FSA options with contribution matching \uD83E\uDE7A

100% Company 401k Matching: Up to 4% \uD83D\uDCB8

Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, new parent support (and paw-ternity leave!) \uD83D\uDC76\uD83C\uDFFF\uD83D\uDC76

Tech and Equipment: All technology & equipment provided - every FXer receives a tech set-up valued at ~$1500, plus a personal desk fund for any extra touches you want to add to your space! \uD83D\uDDA5️ 

Health & Wellness: 24/7 on-site gym and an employee wellness program including a free FitBit, fitness challenges, and a Headspace account \uD83D\uDC5F

Office Perks: Complimentary coffee service by our on-site barista, tea bar, pet-friendly office spaces, casual dress code, surprise catered meals, and more ☕

Opportunities to Give Back: On top of charitable donation matching and local volunteer opportunities, our #FXBuilds program has positively impacted over 15,000 people around the world - and every individual FXer's work directly contributes\uD83C\uDF0D

...And So Much More! Home buyer program, profit sharing, personal desk fund, green commute benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a passionate, driven team where we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work that makes a real-world impact for our clients\uD83E\uDD1D

Check out our culture on social media:

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

*You don't need to apply more than once even if you're interested in multiple positions - you can simply let us know! We consider all open roles when reviewing resumes and applications!

We have a multi-step interview process, where we focus on giving both our candidates, and ourselves, opportunities to get to know each other a bit better. While our process may be more thorough and perhaps longer than other interview processes that you've been a part of, our goal is to work together with our candidates to find a mutually beneficial fit, where a candidate is a great addition to the FXFamily, and WebFX is the right fit for their career goals. Interested in joining the FXFamily? You should definitely apply now!

WebFX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel within STEM careers. Our goal as an organization is to empower our team to achieve their personal best, bring people together, and provide equal opportunity to do so regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. You can learn more on our website here!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.