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SEO Specialist

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Poverty, Science & Technology

    Description

    We are seeking a results-driven SEO Specialist to improve our website's visibility, increase organic traffic, and drive lead generation through effective search engine optimization strategies. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of on-page, off-page, and technical SEO, along with experience using industry-leading SEO tools and analytics platforms.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to improve search engine rankings.
    • Conduct keyword research to identify high-value search opportunities.
    • Optimize website content, metadata, URLs, internal linking, and site structure.
    • Perform technical SEO audits and recommend improvements for site performance, crawlability, indexing, and Core Web Vitals.
    • Monitor website health using Google Search Console and other SEO tools.
    • Build and maintain high-quality backlink strategies through ethical link-building practices.
    • Collaborate with content writers to create SEO-friendly blogs, landing pages, and web copy.
    • Analyze website traffic and SEO performance using Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Search Console, and other reporting tools.
    • Track keyword rankings, competitor performance, and industry trends.
    • Create monthly SEO performance reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
    • Stay current with search engine algorithm updates and SEO best practices.
    • Work closely with web developers to implement technical SEO improvements.
    • Optimize local SEO listings, including Google Business Profile, when applicable.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred) and/or experience
    • 2+ years of experience in Search Engine Optimization.
    • Strong understanding of Google's ranking factors and SEO best practices.
    • Experience with SEO tools
    • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript is preferred.
    • Experience with WordPress or other CMS platforms.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Raleigh, NC, USA

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