ISTSS Seeks Volunteer Web Site Editor
ISTSS is seeking a dynamic, creative ISTSS member to serve a 3-year term as Web site editor, (with the possibility of reappointment). The ISTSS Board has approved a plan to re-design the Web site (this process is now underway) and to reconfigure the Web editor position, in order to support a more dynamic and engaging Web presence for the Society. These changes will allow us to accomplish key parts of our mission and strategic plan, to provide valuable resources and connections to our members, and to create additional sources of revenue for the Society. The Web editor will work with the ISTSS board and headquarters to generate and update relevant content and features, and to ensure that the Website is effectively reaching members and potential members.
Description:
The Web site editor will: (a) Develop ideas for content and features that will improve the reach and usefulness of the ISTSS Web site, (b) Appoint and work closely with two associate Web editors (each with a yearly $1000 stipend), (c) Work with the board, headquarters staff and members to keep Website policies up to date, and (d) Conduct on-going evaluation of how effectively the ISTSS Website is achieving its goals of supporting the mission of ISTSS.
Time Commitment:
It is expected that the Web editor will devote 5-10 hours a week to the Web site. An annual stipend of $5000 will be provided.
Job Requirements:
- Familiarity with ISTSS mission, membership, organizational structure (active ISTSS member for at least two years)
- Ability to implement an overall vision for the ISTSS Web site as set by the Board, and to bring new ideas to Board and HQ staff for improving and enhancing the site
- Willingness to monitor world news about trauma and relevant updates in the field in order to use the Web as a response vehicle
- Ability to commit sufficient time (5-10 hours per week)
- Experience and/or willingness to learn Web site content management software
- Familiarity with Web technology
To Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, vita, and two letters of recommendation to Deanna Marchetti, dmarchetti@istss.org, ISTSS by March 15, 2010.
