Special Media Emerging Geek

SMEG for short. This is a terrible title! I would be embarrassed to offer someone my business card.

Scope

This position works to empower local voices using emerging media and reused technology.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the exposure of Free Geek to new communities using a variety of media tools
• Keep records/status/inventory (tracking) of equipment
• Responsible for program setup
• Coordinate with Free Geek education Program
• Coordinate with Free Geek Outreach program and media partners to disseminate final content
• Schedule media classes
• Ensure content of classes
• Recruit student candidates and volunteer instructions
• Track student progress and hours
• Produce final reports
• Coordinate with appropriate parties to obtain infrastructure
• Coordinate with media partners to enhance education component of program
• Attend Education Committee meetings
• Document curriculum and content of classes
• Research and integrate new technologies as they arise
• Fulfill requirements of Grant
• Miscellaneous responsiblilities as needed

Required skills

• High degree of community involvement and networking skills
• Project coordination experience
• Teaching aptitude
• Documentation experience
• Clear communications skills
• Ability to adapt and change with course as conditions require
• Research skills and solid grounding in emerging media community
• Able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes

Pay/Benefits

• 30 hours/week
• Standard staff pay: ~ $10.38/hour(??)
• Full medical including dental and vision
• Vacation/Sick time?

board meeting note: why is this 6 hours more than the grant says? --Ideath 18:23, 11 October 2006 (PDT)