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In mid-May, the Pike County Youth Coalition will launch “School Board 2.0” – a web-platform
designed to engage the Pike County community with the Delaware Valley School Board through
Web 2.0. The project will live-stream and live-blog school board meetings, facilitate online
interaction between site users and maintain a platform for deliberative discussions about school
issues.
The project will be overseen by PCYC’s Kathryn Braisted, Samantha Dutkus, Alex Lotorto, and Ben
McKean. Two paid positions are available as described below. If you are interested in applying,
please send a resume along with brief description about your skills and interest to
pcyc@pikeyouth.org. The project will run from May 2009 to May 2010. Applicants need not be
able to commit for the full 12 months.
Position: Technology Coordinator
Education/Training: The technology coordinator should have a thorough understanding of laptop
technology, be familiar with Web 2.0 platforms (specifically including WordPress, Twitter,
YouTube, UStream, and Google Moderator), and be proficient in communication and typing. The
coordinator should also have leadership and work experience.
Salary: The Technology Coordinator will be paid a $50 stipend per school board meeting.
Meetings are once monthly, but operators may be asked to attend additional committee
meetings. On average, meetings are two hours long. Transportation will not be provided. The
stipend includes compensation for necessary work before and after the meetings.
Job Responsibilities: Throughout the course of meetings, the coordinator will interact with users
online and will be responsible for live-blogging and recording the goings-on of the meetings to
accompany streaming video footage. The person in this position will be in charge of maintaining
the School Board 2.0 platform at the direction of the Project Manager. S/He will be accountable
for all of the technology equipment.
Position: Technical Assistant
Education/Training: The operator should have a basic understanding of video camera usage
(specifically panning, zooming, and focusing) and video editing. Familiarity with Web 2.0
platforms specifically including WordPress, Twitter, YouTube, UStream, and Google Moderator) is
highly suggested. Preference is given to those who have participated in Broadcast Del.Val or
otherwise have experience using a video camera.
Salary: The operator will be paid a $30 stipend per school board meeting. Meetings are once
monthly, but operators may be asked to attend additional committee meetings. On average,
meetings are two hours long. Transportation will not be provided.
Job Responsibilities: The person in this position will assist the technology coordinator in carrying
out the monthly routines of School Board 2.0. Before meetings, the laptop operator will scan into
the computer any relevant documents, such as the agenda or supplementary materials. During
meetings, the camera operator will film general goings-on, paying close attention to those
talking, asking a question, or answering a question. S/he will also assist with online content
management. Minor post-production editing may also be required.
Post by Kathryn Braisted, School Board 2.0 Project Manager
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