JOB: assistant online community manager

[Victoria Vrana]

We're looking for the perfect someone to help us with the YouthLearn
community.  Please pass along!

Thanks,

Victoria

<p>Position: Assistant Online Community Builder

Organization: The Morino Institute's Youth Development Collaborative Pilot
(http://www.morino.org/ydcpilotoverview.asp)

Description: Help drive new online community for staff and organizations
working with youth and technology in out-of-school settings.  This is a
part-time, contract position, 20 hours per week to start. Possibility for
expanded hours over time.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

* Help foster community participation, engagement and knowledge sharing
through electronic mailing list, Web site, electronic newsletter and other
online media.

* Assist with promotion of online community and track growth and
participation.

* Assist with the maintenance and updating of Web site.

<p>* Content management, editing and creation.

* Contribute to facilitation of electronic mailing list.  Track
participation, distill and summarize list information, help manage
discussion.

* Aid in the development of strategy for growth of community.

<p>SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Experience managing online community, preferably in a non profit
environment.

* Experience participating in online community/communities. High level of
comfort with interacting online.

* Superior online communication, writing and editing skills.

* Knowledge of and experience with youth serving organizations and/or K-12
educational experience preferred.

* Excellent email management skills. Must be able to handle 100 messages a
day or more.

* Web site production and maintenance, including content management.

* Technical skills:  Familiarity with Listserv software and commands,
knowledge of HTML and proficiency with Photoshop required.  Familiarity with
Dreamweaver and Cold Fusion preferable.

* Interest in and enthusiasm about using the Internet for social change
desired.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience
This position is located in the Washington, DC metro area.

<p>Please send cover letter and resume to Lara Suziedelis, YDC Pilot Program
Assistant
lsuziedelis at morino.org