The World Wide Workshop Foundation (www.worldwideworkshop.org) seeks a full time, entry-level Wiki\/Webmaster to help develop and maintain a unique digital learning platform and social network that empowers youth to learn game development and Web 2.0 skills, and to experience facets of leadership, economic development, and globalization.<\/p>\n
The Wiki\/Webmaster is a generalist with very good working knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS and Photoshop. This person is also an enthusiastic user of Web 2.0 tools, including wikis, blogs and social networking sites. S\/he will manage the websites and wikis that make up our open source learning platform, and will experiment with and implement models (i.e. ready-made wiki extensions) for improving it. S\/he will learn to build Flash games with our program, and will be trained to provide virtual tech support to educators and youth who use it.<\/p>\n
The successful candidate will be an innovative thinker with a solid base of web production and administration skills, a joy for learning and experimentation, and impeccable attention to detail. S\/he will thrive in a fast-paced, highly-collaborative, start-up environment. Position reports to the Product Manager. Some travel may be required. Salary is commensurate with experience.<\/p>\n
Send resume, three references and cover letter to: worldwideworkshop@gmail.com<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:
\n\u00b7 Evaluate and help improve our wiki and website-based learning platform
\n\u00b7 Research, test and recommend wiki extensions and other enhancements
\n\u00b7 Work with Product Development team to build, test and maintain new platform features
\n\u00b7 Handle non-specialist programming and database management tasks
\n * Install and configure new hardware and software
\n\u00b7 Handle ongoing site and wiki maintenance, including regular system backups
\n\u00b7 Handle emergency technology issues (working with specialists as needed)
\n * Create system documentation and written support materials ( i.e. tutorials and FAQs)
\n * Create a Flash game using the program and support\/interact with other learners
\n * Communicate in a timely manner with team and partners<\/p>\n
Highly-qualified candidates will have:
\n\u00b7 Very good working knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, Photoshop
\n\u00b7 Experience using MySQL databases (Experience setting them up a plus)
\n\u00b7 Experience making wiki pages
\n\u00b7 Full fluency with productivity tools like MS Office
\n\u00b7 Ability to quickly learn new software\/hardware systems
\n * BA\/BS in related field, or equivalent Tech-industry work experience
\n\u00b7 Excellent research and problem solving skills
\n\u00b7 Excellent communication, writing and people skills
\n\u00b7 Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
\n\u00b7 Ability to work well independently and with a team
\n\u00b7 Experience working with schools, educators and youth is a plus<\/p>\n
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