[asia-apec 1483] Job Announcement:Internet Program Coordinator

[Anuradha Mittal]

Job Announcement/Job Description (PLEASE POST)

Internet Program Coordinator (Half-Time Position)

Food First/The Institute for Food and Development Policy is a 
not-for-profit education-for-action center and progressive think tank 
with a mission to end the injustices that cause hunger by moving people 
to take effective action.

Position Summary
The Internet Program Coordinator is responsible for the internet 
program, the web site,  and for overseeing the Institute's Technology 
Policy.

Specific responsibilities include: Web development (design, expansion, 
maintenance, promotion and analysis); list administration; other 
possible use of the Internet to further the Institute's mission; 
Internet connectivity; Technology Policy (maintaining & upgrading 
in-house computer services including ether and Appletalk networks, 
hardware, OS and software upgrades and Tech support to staff).

Qualifications
Required:

o Professional-quality Web development experience
o Excellent computer skills (Macintosh and DOS/Windows)
o Experience with email list administration and other Internet 
technologies
o Knowledge of Internet connectivity issues
o Ability to be self-directed and to work cooperatively in a collective
environment
o Project management skills
o Comfort in talking to both experts and lay people about issues 
including
hunger, human rights, sustainable agriculture, international 
development,
computers and online communications
o  Mac OS and Windows trouble-shooting skills
o Commitment to social justice and the mission of the Institute
o Appreciation of diverse cultures and a diverse work environment.
o Ability to provide leadership and vision to our communications 
strategy
using the internet

Desired:

o  Experience in network administration
o  Good Knowledge of MAC OS
o  Technical needs assessment and planning skills
o  Online fundraising and grant writing experience
o  Advanced Web development skills (information, graphic and visual 
design; HTML; JavaScript, ASP, CGI, and other programming; testing; 
promotion and analysis; knowledge of tools; knowledge of standards and 
compatibility
    issues)
o  Knowledge of computer security issues and backup systems
o  Knowledge of E-commerce techniques and issues

Specific Responsibilities
The Internet Program Coordinator/Web Weaver works with other staff to 
insure a first rate electronic outreach/communications strategy and 
computer services. S/he is expected to develop and work within a  budget 
and workplan for areas under her/his responsibility.

Webmaster responsibilities include:

1. Interface with other staff who provide most content
2. Brainstorm web (and other e-communications)
strategies/features/audiences with other staff
2. Design pages in consultation with other staff
3. HTML content
4. Development of images, including scanning and other graphics work
5. E-commerce features including secure server
6. Create searchable archives
7. Add and maintain links in consultation with other staff
8. Manage list-serves, blast fax and email features, etc.
9. Participate in fundraising (grant writing, etc.) activities with 
other
staff to support electronic outreach/services.
10. Provide staff with computer-related trouble-shooting on an as-needed
and time-available basis.
11. Provide leadership of technology policy
12. Provide tech support to staff

Network Administrator responsibilities include:

1. Maintain & upgrade our internal ether and Appletalk networks.
2. Do feasibility study on acquiring a server and 
purchase/install/maintain
one if so desired
3. Develop in-house file sharing/communication strategy in consultation
with other staff
4. Manage OS and software upgrades/compatibility on Institute's 
computers.
5. Purchase computer equipment as needed, based on comparison shopping.
6. Maintain internet services.
7. Assist other staff with computer-related problems/needs.
8. Take charge of relations with outside computer-related vendors.

Employment Status, Salary and Benefits

This is a half-time position.  [The future availability of funding may
conceivably lead to the expansion of this position to full time].  This 
is a Level III job classification, depending on experience, with an 
initial annual salary of $14,000 - 16,000 for half-time, plus a 
pro-rated benefits package including health, dental and vision coverage.

How to Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, three references, and an URL where we 
can see your work, to:

Internet Coordinator Search Committee
Food First
398 60th Street
Oakland, CA 94618
510-654-4400  fax 510-654-4551
foodfirst at foodfirst.org
www.foodfirst.org

Position open until filled.
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Join the fight against hunger. For more information contact foodfirst at foodfirst.org.
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