Part-Time WordPress Web Editor | Work-Study

Wisconsin History; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Wisconsin Historical Society is seeking a Junior Web Editor in the IT department for a part-time work-study role in Madison, WI. You will create, update, and manage WordPress pages, with emphasis on accessible content and WCAG compliance.

The position supports digital initiatives across historic sites and state programs while collaborating with IT staff and stakeholders. Ideal candidates are enrolled in CS/Web Development/UX, comfortable with HTML/CSS, WordPress, and basic photo editing, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Web Development, User Experience (UX) design)
• Knowledge of web design and development practices
• Interest in accessibility standards (WCAG) is a plus
• Able to learn new software and technologies
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and manage the content of the Wisconsin Historical Society web pages, focusing on WordPress pages and the Content Management System
• Perform accessibility verifications and remediations to ensure agency webpage compliance

Skills

Work study requirement

Web content

Deadline management

Team collaboration

WordPress

HTML/CSS

Photo editing

WCAG accessibility

Education

Currently enrolled in CS/Web Development/UX

Tools

WordPress

HTML/CSS

Photo editing

Job description

Wisconsin Historical Society is seeking a Junior Web Editor in the IT department for a part-time work-study role in Madison, WI. You will create, update, and manage WordPress pages, with emphasis on accessible content and WCAG compliance.

The position supports digital initiatives across historic sites and state programs while collaborating with IT staff and stakeholders. Ideal candidates are enrolled in CS/Web Development/UX, comfortable with HTML/CSS, WordPress, and basic photo editing, and