MALCS Webjefa job position

MALCS Webjefa job position

MALCS seeks a volunteer webjefa to manage our website (www.malcs.org). The Webjefa is appointed by the Executive Committee, is a member of the Coordinating Committee, and serves for 3 years with possibility of reappointment.

 

Primary responsibilities

*Maintain, update, and manage the MALCS website. Specifically, the Webjefa will:

• Perform regular maintenance including updating specific webpages as needed, deleting outdated content, and adding new content as directed by the Executive Committee.

• Look for and fixes errors, repairs broken links, making certain that all pages are correctly formatted, and other basic upkeep.

• Create new webpages as directed by the Executive Committee that may include forms, menus, tables, frames, graphics, and other elements as needed.

• Maintain the website structure and organization including backing up the website, deleting unused files and organizing directories.

• Make recommendations for design changes to the website as needed

 

*Serve on the organization’s Communications Team with the MALCS Chair-­‐elect and the Administrative Coordinator.

• The Communications Team is tasked to develop and recommend to the Executive Committee a strategic and implementation plan to ensure a stable and vibrant community employing communication technologies.

 

*Coordinate Chicana/Latina Studies journal webpage updates with the Lead Editor(s) or her/their designee.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Desired

• Webpage design experience and knowledge of good web design (including accessibility)
• Website maintenance experience
• Familiarity with WordPress platform or other comparable platforms
• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-­‐technical audience
• Ability to take direction and work following feminist principles
• Ability to work independently and organize workflow efficiently

Other Requirements

• Your own computer with necessary software and hardware
• Attendance at monthly virtual meetings with Coordinating Committee

Work Location: Anywhere

Time Commitment: 3-­‐4 hours/week on average, with 8-­‐10 hours during membership drives and lead up to annual Summer Institute

Application packet

• Letter of interest which includes information on past webjefa experience
• Resume
• Webpage portfolio

 

Please send application materials to Dr. Nohemy Solórzano-­‐Thompson, Communication Committee Chair (nohemy@malcs.org) with the subject line WEBJEFA APPLICATION – “your last name”

 

Application review begins June 16th; open until filled.