Consultant Position: IT Coordinator and Web Communications Specialist
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, U.S. Section
Boston, MA
Founded in 1915, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is the oldest, continually active women’s peace organization in the world, with sections in 37 countries. WILPF exists to “bring together women of different political beliefs and philosophies united in their determination to study, make known and help abolish the causes and legitimization of war.” Toward this goal, WILPF members engage in a number of specific projects, issue committees, and national campaigns, evolving and changing over time. Information about these activities is available on line at www.wilpf.org.
Position Summary
The IT Coordinator and Web Communications Specialist is responsible for the organization, updating and maintenance of the website; technical support of electronic communications; editing and production of monthly E-newsletter. This position provides problem solving and trouble shooting for the website and IT systems on both an ongoing and emergency basis.
Terms: Part-time, contract position, approximately 7-10 hrs per wk on average, $30/hr. Available some evenings/weekends and on emergency basis. Telecommute possible. Immediate start.
Job Responsibilities
- Website
1. Maintain the current Drupal website, updating materials as needed and posting new content as requested.
2. Work with WILPF leadership to support website redesign and implementation, ensuring user friendly organization and visual appeal
3. Support diverse group of constituents in maintaining individualized sections of website -
IT
1. Oversee relationship with hosting service, ensuring timely response to problems
2. Maintain internal communications systems
3. Advise WILPF on appropriate upgrades and/or changes to IT services
4. Ensure that reliable system backup procedures are in place, including offsite storage of key data files -
Database and E-communications
1. Assist with oversight of web-based database, fundraising and e-activism system using Salsa platform, ensuring smooth operation of donation and communications infrastructure
2. Technical support of production and disbursal of e-communications, including rapid response political e-actions
3. Responsible for editing and production of monthly E-newsletter; from soliciting and compiling contributions; coordinating communication between authors, staff and Board; to formatting and production maintaining regular monthly timeline.
Technical Skills:
Required:
1. Experience working with a Drupal website, including pages, menu structure, content types, taxonomy, views, users, roles and module updates.
2. Knowledge and/or experience with other open-source website platforms and ability to advise WILPF on benefits and drawbacks of each
3. Proficient in HTML
4. Understanding of PHP coding
5. Ability to interface with vendors about highly technical issues
6. Awareness of IT trends and development to identify technologies that will be of benefit to WILPF in areas of software, hardware, communication technology, office productivity and social media
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
8. Copywriting and/or editorial experience
9. Ability to work with and support a wide range of users from a wide range of backgrounds with varying levels of technical expertise.
10. Ability to be available on short notice to address any urgent issues that may arise
11. Flexibility and willingness to work in a dynamic environment where priorities can change quickly, with a commitment to positive, proactive communication
12 Comfort with collaborative working relationships, ability to remain open to new approaches and opinions
Desirable:
1. Experience with Democracy in Action or other Salsa online organizing platforms
2. Experience at transitioning website platforms
3. Knowledge of and commitment to WILPF’s mission
WILPF is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: No phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply promptly. Please e-mail a cover letter that describes your interest in the work of WILPF and your qualifications for the position, include your resume, 2 writing samples and the names of two professional references to: employment@wilpf.org, Subject line: Web/IT Consultant Search
