Temporary Web Content Specialist

Rice University • Houston, TX

1d • $35 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Public Affairs is seeking a temporary, part-time Web Content
Specialist to support ongoing website content maintenance and light front-end
development within a Drupal CMS environment. This role is ideal for someone with
a solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript who is comfortable managing web
content and ensuring accessibility and quality standards.

This position will also contribute to content cleanup and preparation efforts in
advance of a broader website redesign and re-platforming initiative, supporting
the transition from Drupal to a headless/composable CMS.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in front-end web content development or a similar role
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and basic jQuery
• Experience working with a CMS (Drupal preferred)
• General knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards
• Familiarity with web governance or quality assurance tools (Siteimprove preferred)
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or similar)

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of experience in front-end web content development or a similar role
• Experience in higher education or institutional web environments
• Exposure to modern front-end technologies such as Astro, React, or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS)
• Familiarity with headless CMS platforms or modern web architectures
• Familiarity with SEO and analytics tools
• Understanding of content strategy or web governance principles

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update website content within Drupal CMS
• Perform light front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Ensure content adheres to WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and best practices
• Monitor and improve site quality using web governance tools (e.g., Siteimprove)
• Track and manage tasks using project management software (Asana preferred)
• Collaborate with team members to prioritize and complete work assignments
• Ability to follow directions, manage assigned tasks, execute content and development tasks, and work collaboratively within a structured team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple updates timely and efficiently
• Assist with troubleshooting minor layout or functionality issues
• Support general website governance, consistency, and optimization efforts
• Assist with content cleanup, organization, and QA to support future migration to a headless/composable CMS
• Adapt to evolving workflows and tools as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees