OVERVIEW Brainstorm Creative Resources is a recruiting and staffing firm that places creative and editorial professionals into freelance and full-time positions with employers in and around Washington, DC. Please read the page below and/or visit www.brainstormresources.com/ApplyOnline for additional information regarding our firm and currently open positions with our clients. JOB DESCRIPTION The incumbent works on large scale Web projects to create, migrate or enhance public Web sites. S/he is the primary contact for clients, and serves as the conduit between the client and the Web teams which deliver solutions. The incumbent also will use the content management system to post and manipulate content on the Web site. S/he also performs quality checks, and may troubleshoot Web sites and work with technical staff to resolve problems. The ability to successfully handle multiple initiatives simultaneously is critical. Must be comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment. The Requirements, Technical Skills and Business Skills sections below provide additional information. Please note though… If your previous experience does not include at least three years of experience specifically tasked with simultaneously project managing multiple websites (among a greater number of years in similar roles), we will not respond to your inquiry. REQUIREMENTS - Strong analytical and project management skills, including the ability to interpret customer business needs and work with Web design and technical staff to translate them into application and operational requirements. - Must be able to identify, coordinate and manage stakeholders and resources for project and be perceived as a strong project leader. - The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements, while maintaining a user focus for outcomes. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse groups, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts. TECHNICAL SKILLS - General experience with Web content production tools (Web editors, CMS, image editing, etc) - 5 years using an established, large scale CMS (e.g., Communique, Vignette, Teamsite, etc) - Photoshop; Microsoft Office Products. - Information architecture and/or user experience work a plus. BUSINESS SKILLS - Minimum 5 years business experience. - Web project management and client management experience. - Demonstrated leadership skills. - Strong writing and interpersonal communications skills. ASSIGNMENT DATES & TIMES This is an onsite freelance assignment. It is expected to begin during late June and continue for up to 6 months. Applicants seeking telecommuting or remote working opportunities will not be considered. RATE Brainstorm Creative Resources can offer a pay rate of between $45 and $70/hour. The actual rate offered will be within regional market norms for the responsibilities outlined in this job description, and will be dependent on the qualifications each applicant exhibits during the hiring process. APPLICATION Brainstorm Creative Resources has a limited window of time to make recommendations for this opportunity. Interested and well qualified individuals should not hesitate to apply. We will review applicant credentials on a first-come, first-served basis and make recommendations to our client on a rolling basis. Please follow these steps to apply: 1. Visit www.brainstormresources.com/ApplyOnline. 2. Click the "Search" button in the "Job Search" section near top of the page. 3. All available opportunities will be listed. Please click on the appropriate position title. 4. Read the Employer Overview and complete Job Description. 5. Apply at the bottom of the page, using these guidelines: a. Complete a Personal Profile b. Provide answers to the short Questionnaires provided c. Indicate your specific Software application skills d. Upload a Resume -- as well as any other documents you consider relevant (ex: work samples, cover letter, references) Only candidates currently residing within a commutable distance of Washington, DC should apply. Applicants not currently living in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia, or who inquire without a cover letter, resume and/or work samples should not expect to receive a response. Brainstorm Creative Resources and its client organization are EEO employers. Location: NW, Washington, DC Compensation: $40 - $70/hour Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc