Girl-Wonder is currently seeking volunteers to fill the positions of web/tech person and Girl-Wonder blogger. If you are interested in these positions, please read more!
If you are interested in a position not advertised here, please contact submissions @ girl-wonder.org with your proposal.
Job Title: Blogger
Reports To: President, Board of Directors
Job Description: Write and publish a twice-monthly column of 300-1000words, pertaining to sequential art, and feminism. The column should be written in an informal, informed style, with a professional polish. If blogger wishes for their column to have a sub-forum, he or she will be responsible for moderating it.
Skills Required:
- Self motivated, and capable of working independently.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in written English
- Excellent textual analysis skills
- Some familiarity with the principles of feminist theory and critical methodology
- Familiarity with WordPress would be an asset.
- Basic HTML skills would be an asset.
Estimated Time Commitment/Length of Commitment: We are asking for a one-year commitment, to be re-evaluated by both parties at the end of the year. Bloggers are asked to meet a minimum of two posts per month, and if unable to meet this requirement, either make arrangements for a substitute blogger, or arrange a leave of absence. Time required will vary, but may be estimated at an hour per week.
Application Process: Send an email to [email protected] with the subject heading ‘volunteer position: blogger.’ Please write in the body of the email a brief (300-500 words) description of what will make your blog unique, and the readership you intend to target. Attach or link to a substantial body of writing which demonstrates you meet the required skills. If relevant, you may include no more than1000 words on your personal interest and involvement in comics and
feminism.
Please do not neglect to include the following information:
- Your name or the pseudonym under which you write.
- The email address at which you wish to be contacted.
Please Note: Girl-Wonder is committed to diversifying the voices coming from our website. To this end, if you consider yourself a voice from the margin, optionally identify yourself as such.
All applicants will receive an email confirming their application has been received within 24 hours of receipt of application for this job. If you do not receive an email, please contact us.
Job Title: Junior Web/Tech Person
Reports To: Webmistress
Job Description: Junior Web/Tech Person works with webmistress to ensure that a technician is available in case of emergency. Junior Web/Tech Person may share workload, or operate independently on their own projects. For further info on job description, please enquire.
Skills Required: FTP, HTML, CSS a must, javascript, MySQL, SSH, PHP, experience with Apache beneficial.
Estimated Time Commitment/Length of Commitment: Likely not more than fifteen minutes per week, although may be called on for much greater commitment in the event of emergencies.
Application Process: Please apply by email to [email protected] before January 15.
Please include the following information:
Your name or pseud
Your email address
Your timezone in hours +- UST (Zulu)
Relevant experience and credentials
All applicants will receive an email confirming their application has been received within 48 hours of receipt. If you do not receive an email, please contact us.
