[tdwg] TDWG Coordinator position

[Cynthia Parr]

Dear TDWG community,

Biodiversity Information Standards <http://tdwg.org> (TDWG) seeks a
part-time coordinator to work remotely on a contract basis. The contract
will be administered via the Global Biodiversity Information Facility and
supervised by the TDWG chair. Hourly rate will be subject to location pay
scales consistent with appropriate governmental practices (e.g.
http://icsc.un.org/resources/cold/par/class/archived/jan2014.pdf) . Hours
worked will be negotiable, but will be expected to be consistent; they will
likely vary according to season from 25% to 50%. Position is for one year
subject to extension. Contract is subject to availability of funds and
acceptable performance. Relocation is not expected nor supported.

Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) is a not-for-profit scientific
and educational association affiliated with the International Union of
Biological Sciences. TDWG was formed in 1994  to establish international
collaboration among biological database projects and promote the wider and
more effective dissemination of information about the world's heritage of
biological organisms for the benefit of the world at large. Biodiversity
Information Standards (TDWG) now focuses on the development of standards
for the exchange of biological/biodiversity information. It is governed by
an elected Executive Committee <http://www.tdwg.org/about-tdwg/executive/>
and operated by the committee and its membership.

The TDWG coordinator will provide professional support for the Executive
Committee as described below.
Requirements

   1.

   A good understanding of TDWG, its constituents and clients.
   2.

   Effective communication skills, particularly in written English.
   3.

   The ability to work reliably and independently in a remote capacity,
   using own equipment and internet service.
   4.

   Well-developed skills with Office software (e.g. Word, Excel,
   PowerPoint) or equivalent
   5.

   Experience in authoring and releasing articles in an online content
   management system (CMS) such as Typo3, Drupal etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

   1.

   Maintains effective communication within the Executive Committee and
   between the Executive Committee and members, e.g. distributing documents to
   the Executive Committee and to the Membership as directed
   2.

   Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of the TDWG website, TDWG GitHub
   site, and TDWG mailing lists, and ensures that they are up-to-date
   3.

   Assists with the solicitation, preparation, publication and maintenance
   of web content
   4.

   Assists the Annual Conference Manager/Local Host with the distribution
   of information relating to the Annual Conference to the membership, and
   assists the Program Chair in the preparation of the Annual Conference
   program as required
   5.

   Maintains and advertises, where appropriate, a calendar of activities
   and deadlines for TDWG business, e.g., solicitation and posting of annual
   reports required of interest groups, task groups, and the Executive
   Committee; proposals before the Executive Committee and membership.
   6.

   Otherwise assists the Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair in their duties as
   needed

To apply, please send to the TDWG secretary (secretary at tdwg.org) your
resume or CV, the names of two references, and a cover letter in English
(maximum 2 pages) explaining how your experiences meet the job requirements
and detailing your availability and pay requirements.
Application review will begin 24 August 2015.
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