Web Designer

Introduction

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation is a nonprofit organization which exists to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society, a state agency which connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.

Who We Are:

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation exists to support the Wisconsin Historical Society and further their mission of collecting, preserving, and sharing history. As a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, the Foundation receives grants and private contributions benefiting the Society, administers the membership program and provides marketing and communications services for the Society.

This role will be expected to uphold the Society’s core values:

• Embrace a spirit of service.
• Engage our expertise.
• Spark enthusiasm.
• Cultivate inclusion.
• Exceed expectations.
• Think big and grow with purpose

Position Purpose

This Web Designer is responsible for improving the Wisconsin Historical Society’s web user interface and design with a focus on marketing and communications initiatives. This person will work closely with the Society’s marketing and information technology teams to properly support, maintain, and create web content across the many departments within the Wisconsin Historical Society.

This role is part of a fast-paced, in-house Wisconsin Historical Foundation team that includes marketing, public relations, social media, web and development professionals who work in collaboration to grow awareness of the Wisconsin Historical Society portfolio.

This role is also a core member of a new cross-functional Digital Experience team. This new team primarily includes Marketing and IT staff members. The IT Director and Director of Marketing & Communications will collaborate to provide direction and support to the team members.

All applications must include access to your professional design portfolio. Applications without samples will not be considered.