From: Tate Hausman <tate@... <tate%40dotorganize.net>>
Date: Tue, May 26, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Subject: [progressiveexchange] JOB: online community manager,
CommunityofVeterans.org
To: Discuss@... <Discuss%40progressiveexchange.org>

Any online community managers out there looking for a great community
to manage??

IAVA is looking for a special person to manage
CommunityofVeterans.org, the first social network exclusively for Iraq
and Afghanistan vets. It's a very cool job that combines organizing,
technology and strategy skills. See below, and pass around the job
description to folks you think might want to apply. Thanks!

JOB: Online Community Manager, CommunityofVeterans.org
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the nation's first
and largest group for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Founded in 2004 by Iraq veterans, IAVA is a young, dynamic nonprofit
with over 125,000 veteran members and grassroots supporters in 50
states. We're winning major battles in Congress (like the GI Bill),
helping thousands of veterans nationwide, and making national
headlines daily. If you care about how America treats its returning
troops, and want to play a powerful role in national politics, IAVA
may be the right fit for you.

IAVA is seeking an entrepreneurial, creative and organized Community
Manager for CommunityofVeterans.org, the first social network
exclusively for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Candidates must have a
demonstrated interest in new media, technology, online organizing, and
bridging the online-offline divide. They must also have demonstrated
strong start-to-finish project management skills, excellent writing
chops, and a history of meeting deadlines in a fast paced,
solution-oriented environment.

CommunityofVeterans.org serves as the core of a multi-year Public
Service Advertising (PSA) campaign that IAVA has created, in
conjunction with the Ad Council, to address the issue of mental health
injuries among returning veterans. All associated television, radio,
print, online and outdoor ads direct veterans to the website, where
they can access mental health resources, connect with one another and
share common experiences.

Responsibilities
General:
- Ensure consistent and maximum growth of COV
- Muster the resources of all IAVA departments to turn COV into a
vibrant, self-sustaining community
- Serve as the primary go-to for all things related to the website,
and ensure that COV is an integral part of the entire organization
- Drive the strategy and planning for the future of COV
Website Administration and Technical Oversight:
- Resolve technical issues that arise within the community, or on the
public site
- Continually investigate, propose and pursue technical upgrades
- Manage outside vendors, as needed, to assist with maintenance and upgrades
Community Management:
- Work with the Membership Department to make the community an
integral part of the IAVA Membership experience
- Create and implement guidelines and best practices for the community
- Create and execute membership incentive programs utilizing special
offers, veteran-only discounts, and other 'gives'
- Create and implement a hi-touch community management program,
including personal communications with community members, regular
policing, and responding to member inquiries
- Work with other departments to craft compelling programming inside
the community (e.g. NCAA bracket, registration drives, house parties,
polls, etc.)

Content Production:
- Ensure the timeliness and relevance of all content
- Produce content (writing and basic graphic design)
- Manage outside vendors, as needed, to assist with graphic design,
strategy or content production

Qualifications
- A demonstrated interest in new media and internet technologies
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- A strong sense for strategic messaging
- Strong project management and organization skills
- The ability to be an evangelist for a really good idea
- A demonstrated interest in social causes
- The ability to thrive in ambiguity
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS and Adobe Photoshop
- Online or offline community organizing experience

How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to hiring@...
with "COV Manager" in the subject line. Include a cover letter that concisely
explains how your past experiences will make you the right person to
take on this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be
considered. No phone calls, please.

IAVA is an equal opportunity employer. VETERANS OF THE IRAQ AND
AFGHANISTAN CONFLICTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Start Date: Immediate
Application deadline: Rolling
Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
IAVA provides a range of benefit packages and three weeks paid
vacation per year.

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