[ASC-list] Webmaster position with ASC

[Claire Harris]

Hi ASC-listers
I would like to draw your attention to this position working with the ASC.
This is a very important (and fun) role. We are looking forward to
welcoming a passionate individual with open arms.

http://www.asc.asn.au/blog/2013/06/23/seeking-webmaster/
ASC seeking new webmaster
*Express your enthusiasm for the world of the web, gain new skills and make
a difference to ASC**LOCATION: ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA WITH BROADBAND
INTERNET ACCESS.**HONORARIUM: $1000 PER ANNUM, WITH THE EXPECTATION OF
BEING AVAILABLE REGULARLY TO PROVIDE USER AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.*



The ASC website and email lists are crucial communication channels for the
organisation. They present our external profile to the world as well as
providing a resource to our members, a network of 400+ professional science
and technology communicators across Australia and overseas.

Over recent years the website has been upgraded and improved and the lists
maintained thanks to help from committed webmasters. Now, due to family
commitments, ASC needs a new webmaster.

The role includes the following activities:

   - Providing ongoing technical support and modifications of site
   structure and content, for example, being able to modify the WordPress
   theme (eg. updating backgrounds, changing structures like tabs) and
   managing the creation and amendment of areas on the site (new
   pages/sections/menu items/images to home page etc.)
   - Managing  ASC-lists and website user support: assist members to
   register, manage permissions process and support (eg. password help,
   pointing list subscribers to help content, promoting some individuals to
   editors)
   - Having time regularly to modify and approve posts, fix small errors in
   content, manage ongoing amendments, changes, bug fixes and spam
   - Reviewing and deciding on updates, plug-in options and security
   upgrades to ensure the website can keep in top shape (preferably hosting a
   test server of the site elsewhere so that we don’t bring the live site down
   when unknown changes are made that break the site)
   - Providing advice/input on development directions for the website and
   associated web projects (with consultants and broader ASC Communication
   Team as applicable)
   - Participating in regular meetings (monthly at this stage) with other
   members of ASC Communication Team
   - Exploring cross-overs with the YourMembership system (later in 2013)
   - Briefing the National Executive on issues and upgrades needed as
   required.

The key selection criteria for this role are:

   - Established interest in science communication
   - Experience in WordPress, website design, list/email management, wiki
   development and good practices to ensure the ASC website and ASC-lists are
   modern and engaging communication platforms
   - Experience with servers and technical website development
   - Excellent time management skills
   - Capacity to commit 15 hours per month to ASC activities.

Applications are invited by email no later than 5 pm on Monday 15 July to
the attention of Claire Harris, ASC co-Vice President at: jobs at asc.asn.au

Please include a brief CV (two pages maximum) and a statement addressing
the selection criteria with relevant evidence along with contact details of
two professional referees (one page maximum). Applications must be
submitted in PDF or Word 2003/2007 format (.doc or .docx). Candidates must
be current financial members of ASC.

If you have any technical questions about the role, email Kali Madden, ASC
Executive Officer at: office at asc.asn.au
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