Details on Social Signal's Office & Web Manager position | Social Signal

This position is now filled... but we're always interested in hearing from talented people. Please contact us and tell us about yourself!

Be sure to read our overview of this position and its role within Social Signal.

Responsibilities will include:
- office administration including correspondence, schedule management, filing and invoicing
- writing blog posts, case studies and other articles on topics like the latest non-profit podcasting projects, WiFi use in Africa, or a new social bookmarking service
- research on a wide range of tech topics and social issues
- configuring and troubleshooting web sites for large, cutting-edge, socially-oriented online communities
- writing how-to guides and documentation to help community members confidently use advanced online tools
- identifying and exploring new web sites, tools and strategies to build and support online communities and community organizations

You are:
- already living in Vancouver, BC
- experienced in working or volunteering in community service, nonprofits, advocacy/political organizations, and/or government
- a technology enthusiast who enjoys playing with new tools (you don’t have to be a programmer, but you have to be good at learning new software tools)
- well-organized and detail-oriented
- a good writer who can write quickly
- flexible and able to take on a wide range of responsibilities
- someone who enjoys working independently
- an experienced researcher who knows how to find information online
- able to identify tasks for yourself; hungry for feedback, not micro-management
- helpful and eager to pitch in wherever needed
- excited about putting your professional skills and technical knowledge to work for social change
- kind to small children and animals

Bonus points for:
- direct experience with technology in a nonprofit, government or advocacy setting
- knowledge of Drupal, Plone, PHP, Python, Linux/Unix and/or the Mac operating system
- having your own blog
- experience documenting software or web tools
- the URL of a great online advocacy or campaign site
- a decent definition of “Web 2.0″

Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience. Please note  that this is an entry-level position.

To apply, please e-mail a résumé, cover letter and salary expectations to socialsignal@gmail.com. Tell us why you’d like to work for Social Signal, and please describe any relevant skills and professional or volunteer experiences. We want to hear about your community, advocacy or public service experiences as much as about your technical skills and experience.