Rate: $50/hour
Total Hours: 100
Location: Remote
Overview
Presbyterian Outlook has received grant funding in order to make Presbyterian theology more digitally discoverable. This past fall, we contracted an SEO expert to audit our website and provide a list of recommendations. This position will assist our digital content editor in implementing the recommended changes.
We seek an experienced SEO technician to optimize our WordPress-based website and improve our search engine visibility. The ideal candidate will have expertise in SEO strategy, content editing, and WordPress management, with a strong understanding of Presbyterianism and/or the work of the Presbyterian Outlook. This position will report to the digital content editor.
Responsibilities
- Assist in generating a new XML news sitemap.
- Edit and refine existing content to align with SEO best practices while maintaining theological integrity.
- Improve internal linking and site navigation to enhance user experience.
- Operationalize one or more link-building tactics.
- Review pages with low/no traffic to recommend improvements or removal.
- Collaborate with editorial staff to ensure SEO strategies align with the publication’s voice and mission.
- Review and update orphaned search console pages.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in SEO and WordPress site optimization.
- Strong editing skills and ability to refine theological content.
- Familiarity with Presbyterian theology and the PC(USA)
- Experience with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Yoast SEO, or similar.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines within the 100-hour scope.
About the Presbyterian Outlook
We are a non-profit, independent print and digital publication covering and equipping the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Our mission statement is: “Creating and curating trustworthy resources for the church, the Presbyterian Outlook connects disciples of Jesus Christ through compelling and committed conversation for the proclamation of the Gospel.”
Presbyterian Outlook is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to anti-racism among our teammates is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
To apply
Please send your resume, portfolio, or examples of relevant work, along with a brief cover letter detailing your experience with SEO and Presbyterian content, to Hannah Norris at hnorris@pres-outlook.org.
Deadline
Please send your materials by May 5, 2025.
