position title

Website Content Editor

when

6 month minimum commitment
Initial project estimated to run January – July 2012, with potential for an on-going content coordinator role after initial website rollout.

location

Virtual/Home

team

Web Project Team (in Australia)

position purpose

The Web Content Editor role is specifically created to coordinate the collection, review and uploading of website content for a new foodwatershelter website.  You will be part of a team of new volunteers dedicated to this project (a Website Developer and a Website Graphic Designer) and supported by a Web Project Team of existing volunteers (including the Marketing Coordinator).
We need a friendly and assertive team player with excellent administration and communication skills. The Web Content Editor will be a key player in the successful rollout of the new fws website.

responsibilities

• Source updated web content and images from relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
• Edit content as necessary and confirm information is accurate
• Manage the flow of information for each web page (keeping track of updates required, email communication, page status etc.)
• Work closely with Website Developer and Website Designer, including briefing and answering queries where required
• Review new website as developed to ensure accuracy of content and images are correct and appear as directed
• Assist in content preparation for web ready, and upload to site via cms

report to

Marketing Coordinator

liaise with

Other members of the Web Project Team, particularly the marketing volunteers, Website Developer and Website Graphic Designer.
Many other fws volunteers in regards to web content

key performance indicators

• Enquiries are answered and within agreed timeframes
• Attendance (conference call in most cases) at regular project team meetings
• Provide reports as agreed to the Website Project Team and generally keep team informed via regular emails/conference calls
• Keep the project on track and progressing and reporting any delays asap
• Demonstrate adherence to fws values

skills & requirements

• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills for friendly and clear email and phone communication with fws volunteers located across Australia and internationally.
• Clear report-writing skills to the Website Project Team
• An ability to be assertive as required to keep the project on track.
• Competent writer and editor
• Computer literacy essential
• Experience in web content creation and production - desirable
• Familiarity with website cms systems - desirable
• Website development knowledge a benefit, but not essential

think you're up for upgrading our site?

Email auvolunteers@foodwatershelter.org.au or complete our Volunteer Placement Form.