DESCRIPTION

Be part of a team that has fun creating an awesome website. Help ensure that ASTDOC’s website content is relevant, timely, easy to find, and integrates effectively with other chapter communications, including social media, meeting announcements, e-newsletters, and so on. Help develop and implement recommendations to improve the website’s ability to meet the needs of our members, advertisers, and the professional community at large.

You will work with our website management software, Wild Apricot, which is easy to use and has excellent support through an agreement with ASTD National. Previous experience with Wild Apricot is not required, but some experience with web tools is preferred.  Position reports to the Website Content Manager

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with three to five other members of the Website Team to plan, develop, and post website content according to schedule.

Help recruit and train other team members as needed.

With Website Content Manager, maintain documentation of website processes and procedures.

Requirements

Strong interest in learning and working with web tools; previous experience preferred.

Strong writing, editing, and visual communication aptitude.

Time commitment/responsibility (approximately 10-15 hours per month).

Financial Scope

No budgetary responsibility is involved in this position.

Supervises

No supervisory responsibility is involved with this position.

Skills and other professional skills to be gained

The role of Website Team Member will build your knowledge of web tools and technologies. You will learn how to create and maintain an effective online presence – which is increasingly important as the practice of learning and development continues to move online. Also, because an effective website is vital to our chapter, being on the Website Team means opportunity for visibility and for expanding your professional network.

Contact Information

Kathleen Ashelford, Vice President, Technology

cto@astdoc.org

310-963-2572

Description

Develop and lead a team that has fun creating an awesome website. Ensure that ASTDOC’s website content is relevant, timely, easy to find, and integrates effectively with other chapter communications, including social media, meeting announcements, e-newsletters, and so on. Develop and implement recommendations to improve the website’s ability to meet the needs of our members, advertisers, and the professional community at large.

You will work with our website management software, Wild Apricot, which is easy to use and has excellent support through an agreement with ASTD National. Previous experience with Wild Apricot is not required, but some experience with web tools is preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

·  Work with VP of Technology, other Board Members, and the ASTDOC Chapter Executive Administrator to plan, develop, and post website content according to schedule.

· Manage a team of four to six website volunteers. This includes planning, tracking, and oversight of website tasks, and helping to recruit and train volunteers as needed.

· With VP of Technology, maintain documentation of website processes and procedures.

Requirements

·           Current ASTDOC membership.

·         Strong interest in learning and working with web tools; previous experience preferred.

·         Familiarity with website tools, including one or more content management tools, is strongly preferred.

·         Strong writing, editing, and visual communication aptitude.

·         People and project management skills.

·         Time commitment/responsibility (approximately 10-20 hours per month).

Financial Scope

·         No budgetary responsibility is involved in this position.

Supervises

·         Website Team Members.

Skills and other professional skills to be gained 

·         The role of Website Content Manager offers a chance to build skills in technical and team leadership. It is a highly visible position, with opportunity to expand your network, and enhance your standing in the learning and development community.

Contact Information

Kathleen Ashelford, Vice President, Technology

cto@astdoc.org

310-963-2572

The Document Retention Project Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure of ASTD-OC’s Document Retention resources. This position will coordinate with the Vice President of Technology and be responsible for administering access control of the database.  ASTD-OC Board Members routinely create and modify policies, procedures,  job descriptions, meeting minutes, Board activities, and other pertinent information of historical value to the Chapter, all of which need to be stored in a readily accessible repository for future Board member usage.

“Skills you will master and other benefits:”

• Expanded knowledge on developing presentations to train the ASTD-OC Board.
• Better understanding of the workings of ASTD Orange County
• Improved connections within the chapter.
• Enhanced resume with assistance from ASTD-OC Volunteer Team, upon request.

Responsibilities

Document Retention Project Manager Will:

• Organize existing and new data and develop an infrastructure that will allow ease of use in accessing and storing that data within existing ASTD-OC resources.
• Establish file sharing and access rights for Board members.
• Develop a presentation and training session to be presented to the Board on how to set up and manoeuvre our document repository; and access, create, edit, delete, and view shared data folders and files.
• Assist each Board member on how to set up and use folders/files in their area of responsibility.

Time Commitment:

• Duration of commitment is from present to December 2012.
• Hours per month may vary – approximately 6 to 8 hours per month.

Skills Needed:

• Savvy with basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database, and website technology.
• Experience defining, implementing, evaluating, and improving program processes.
• Willingness to train Board members on use of document management tools.

Contact Information:

Name: Kathleen Ashelford

Title:   Vice President, Technology

Email: CTO@astdoc.org

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