Assistant Web Editor

The Music Library Association seeks an Assistant Web Editor to work collaboratively with the Web Editor on all aspects of MLA’s web presence. With the MLA web site, Newsletter, and committees in transition, the Assistant Web Editor will work alongside the Editor, Web Advisory Committee, MLA’s Administration and external web developers to establish a shared vision and implementation plan for MLA’s web site.  

Under the direction of the Web Editor, the Assistant will:

• Work directly with content providers to convert content into web pages using the Ektron content management system (CMS), applying the MLA Web Style Guide.
• Help to further develop MLA’s web presence, both within and outside the CMS, and work directly with external developers.  Identify new technologies and services that may assist MLA and its committees and other groups in performing the core work of the Association.
• Maintain and promote tools and collaborative workspaces for MLA and its Administrative Structure; train MLA members on their use when necessary.
• Assist with administration of user accounts for the CMS and other web services.
• Collaborate with and provide support for chapter web site and newsletter editors and annual meeting local arrangements committee members.
• Assist in preparing periodic reports for the MLA Board as necessary.
• Participate in meetings and business of the Web Advisory Committee.

Required: 

• Demonstrated experience creating well-designed web sites
• Experience writing user-friendly content
• Basic understanding of XHTML, CSS, and web content management systems
• Familiarity with a wide variety of file formats for graphics and text
• Knowledge of and interest in keeping up with web design trends 
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and as a member of a team
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for problem-solving; ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent English language written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with the Music Library Association and its membership
• Ability to collaborate and work well with a wide variety of constituencies, including content authors, committee chairs, and the MLA Board

Desired: 

• Experience with web site administration
• Experience with tools and services useful for collaboration
• Previous experience with web hosts, domain name providers, etc.
• Extensive experience with XHTML, CSS, and web content management systems
• Familiarity with PHP and ASP.net or other programming languages

The Assistant Web Editor receives an annual honorarium of $1200.

Duration of Appointment:
Appointment will be made in March 2010. The term for the Assistant Web Editor is five years, renewable on an annual basis.

Send letter of application, résumé, and names and contact information for three professional references via email to:

John Anderies
janderie@haverford.edu

Interviews will be held at the annual conference in San Diego. Members of the search committee are: John Anderies, chair; Jon Haupt (jhaupt@mail.smu.edu), Erin Mayhood (elm8s@eservices.virginia.edu) and Linda Blotner, exofficio (blotner@hartford.edu). Recommendations for candidacy are welcome and may be sent to any member of the search committee.