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The position of Web Administrator for
the Town of Medicine Bow is a contracted position. Job description
is publicly available on this page. Access to Web Admin
specific information is password protected, and is not available
to the general public.
Job Description
The
position of Web Administrator for the Town of Medicine Bow includes a
range of tasks which are described in detail in the web admin manual.
The job description is for the purposes of advertising the position
if necessary.
Official Contract Position Description -
Title: Website Administrator for the Town of Medicine Bow
This is a contract position, not an
employment position. Contractor is responsible for payment of all
income taxes, professional training, and equipment purchase or
maintenance.
Qualifications
Ability to perform
duties in fulfillment of the tasks required, including website site
design, page layout, production of clean HTML code, image editing and
optimization, copy writing and editing (for descriptions on site),
cost containment, rented server space administration, effective no
cost marketing, search engine optimization, and other skills as
required for complete maintenance, repair, consistent improvement,
and ongoing marketing of the Town Website.
If, upon assessment
and recommendation by current Web Administrator, the applicant shows
an aptitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn the necessary
skills, the Town may, at their discretion, choose to hire someone who
is in the process of learning the necessary skills. The applicant
will be responsible for producing evidence of planned training. The
Town will not provide training for the applicant.
Applicant
must possess a suitable computer, internet connection, and
appropriate HTML, Image Editing, and FTP software. Applicant must
also possess or be willing to purchase a quality printer, scanner,
and digital camera.
Duties
Maintain, repair, and
monitor the Town website. (http://www.medicinebow.org) This site has
over 100 pages, and will continue to grow.
Make improvements as
needed to keep the site fresh, contemporary, and dependably
functional.
Collect email generated from the site, and reply in a
friendly manner when applicable to website administration. Forward
emails to appropriate persons when not applicable to website.
Maintain SPAM control on the site without hampering receipt of
legitimate site email.
Print periodic billing statements for
sub-leased webspace, and respond to the needs of businesses which are
sub-leasing server space.
Maintain Administrative Control Panel
functions, including adding and deleting email accounts, adding or
deleting FTP accounts, or performing script installs if needed for
the town or sub-leasees.
Analysis of site traffic and marketing
related statistics, and formulation of long term goals based on
trends and results.
Marketing the website offline to local
residents and businesses.
Marketing the website online in an
effective manner which does not increase costs to the
Town.
Maintenance of code for Google Ads on site if
applicable.
Submit quarterly reports containing specified
information, to the Town Council, in writing, on a monthly or
quarterly basis (depending on how long you have done the job).
Present recommendations to the Town Council for changes as needed
for the site.
Make presentations to the Town Council in person for
specific purposes.
Work with the Town Council, and Town Clerk in
solving problems and performing routine maintenance tasks.
Assist
local businesses and organizations in utilizing resources on the site
as needed.
Work with Museum Director, Fire Chief, Senior Center
Director, Town Hall, Health Clinic, School, Library, and other local
organizations to gather and post information relevant to their
function.
Gather additional information from local residences, and
research sources to improve content of site.
Take photos of
regional points of interest and local sites for addition to the town
website.
Make updates or corrections to the Website Administrative
Manual, with approval of the Town Council.
Avoid abusing the site
or position of administrator, and avoid use of marketing tactics that
will harm the reputation of the site or result in increased
SPAM.
Careful adherence to established policies regarding use,
fees, duties, and reports.
The website for the Town of
Medicine Bow is more than the average Town Website. It serves the
town in a wider capacity than most town websites do, and the
Administrator must be willing to perform tasks that normally would
not be included in a Web Administrator position.
Applicants
who are interested in this position may request a login password from
the current Town Website Administrator, or the Town Clerk to access
the full Website Administration Manual online.
Application
Procedure
Applicants must prepare a resume, and a written
proposal for the Town Council. Applicants may be requested to appear
in person before the Town Council, at the option of the
Council.
Proposal should include contracted fee amount, and
sufficient information to demonstrate that the applicant has
familiarized themselves with the tasks involved in the position, and
an understanding of the scope of the position, and limitations of
their authority. Applicant should also include a statement of
qualifications, and list the applicable equipment that they own, or
state their plans to obtain necessary equipment.
This position
requires the ability to work with other people without allowing
personal issues to interfere. It involves a large degree of trust,
but also has regular oversight built into it.
Resumes and
proposals may be submitted at Town Hall.
Your feedback and
suggestions are greatly
appreciated. If you see anything that needs improving, or that
fails to work for you, please let us know.
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