New Media Specialist

An interesting work position has become available. Check out the announcement below. I'll re-post this through the SLIS Listserv as well.

Happy New Year!

Sarah

Job description:
Research/administrative assistant New Media Project at Union Theological Seminary

Summary:
New Media Project at Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York is looking for a research assistant with administrative duties in its Indianapolis office. The two-year position will assist with research into and inquiry about how digital media is transforming religious communities, and how those communities are making use of the new media. A significant portion of the work required will be administrative. The right candidate will have excellent computer, internet and social media skills. The position requires 20 hours a week plus three trips.

Duties:
• conduct online research to gather inventories and other information as directed
• assist in organizing interviews for the director and New Media Working Group members
• assist in establishing and maintaining the project blog
• consult with the director on all aspects of the project
• provide administrative support to the director, including assisting with the director's calendar, scheduling meetings, coordinating meeting logistics, making travel arrangements for the director and Working Group members, preparing materials, and serving as a key point of contact for Union Theological Seminary and Working Group members
• answer telephones, handle correspondence, manage office supplies and equipment, maintain
hard copy and electronic filing system, and perform other general clerical duties.
• other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• excellent computer and internet skills, including knowledge of Apple software as well as
Microsoft Office, and experience using mobile devices
• experience in communication technology, specifically social media
• experience with and knowledge of blogging software
• knowledge of religion and ability to think creatively about social media and religion
• demonstrated research skills
• college-education preferable
• good communicator; good writer; good organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

Other:
Twenty (20) hours/week. Benefits available. Salary competitive.

New Media Project is funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. through December 31, 2012. The position might require periodic travel to New York City. The position will not involve executive decisions, however this person will be expected to use discretion routinely and handle confidential information.

For more information about Union Theological Seminary go to www.utsnyc.edu.

Send resumes to Verity Jones, director New Media Project at Union Theological Seminary (vjones@uts.columbia.edu) or 3808 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 317536-0730.