Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Cohousing Network seeks Editor for Pubs, Website

[Muffy Gibson (natvsong]

Dear Raines,

What is the compensation for this position, please?

Many thanks,

Muffy Gibson

Raines Cohen wrote:

> [I bet many of the avid posters (and yes, even some of you lurkers) here
> on Coho-L would be candidates for this. It's a great opportunity to have
> some fun, get paid to do coho-related stuff, and help TCN beef-up (or
> would it be spinach-up [popeye style], if you selected the vegi option at
> common meals) its services in a big way! Please spread the word in your
> communities --Raines (who has almost convinced himself to apply ;-))]
>
> Job opening
> Publications & Website Editor
>
> The Cohousing Network
> http://www.cohousing.org/editor.html
>
> Type
> Part-time contract position (approximately 40-50 hours per month)
>
> Position summary
> Coordinate, initiate, assign and write content for hard-copy bi-monthly
> newsletter, e-mail newsletter and website. Provide integration across
> communication vehicles to assure consistent message and consistent
> quality.
>
> Job responsibilities
>
> Cohousing newsletter
> With direction and input from the executive director and the TCN board of
> directors, determine story ideas (for both news and features) and
> graphics for new 12 to 16-page bi-monthly newsletter. Help find writers
> to contribute articles. Write copy. Manage the flow of editorial and
> graphic material. Edit all articles. Provide final copy to reviewers and
> to desktop publisher.
>
> E-mail newsletter
> With direction and input from the executive director and the TCN board,
> determine articles for new bi-monthly newsletter (approximately three to
> four screen lengths). Gather editorial materials and write copy. Provide
> final copy to reviewers.
>
> Website
> With direction and input from the executive director and the TCN board,
> determine the specific content to enhance the website and help make it
> more useful and meaningful for organization1s constituents. Gather
> existing editorial material from a variety of sources (members, back
> issues of cohousing publications), continually search for useful links
> that might benefit website visitors. Write new copy. Re-write from
> newsletters as needed. As time allows, edit existing website copy. Work
> closely with webmaster and other staff and volunteers to ensure website
> is updated frequently.
>
> Reports to: Executive Director
>
> Desired skills
> o top-notch writing and editing abilities
> o high level of creativity
> o good organization skills
> o desktop publishing, web development and knowledge of cohousing a plus
>
> Position available: January 1, 2003
>
> For questions, please send an e-mail to: execdir [at] cohousing.org
>
> Send resumes and work samples to:
>
> Roy O1Shaughnessy
> Executive Director
> The Cohousing Network
> execdir [at] cohousing.org
>
> Electronic submission preferred
>
> The Cohousing Network is a national non-profit organization that promotes
> and supports the development and sustenance of cohousing communities in
> North America.
>
> Raines Cohen <my initials,2,dash,coho,dash,L at my first name .com>
>
>   Member, Swan's Market Coho [Oakland, CA] <http://www.swansway.com/>
> Where my neighbor is deciding between two great offers for their unit.
>
>   Facilitator, East Bay Cohousing [on hiatus] <http://www.ebcoho.org/>
> Where a "Coho with a Clubhouse" group is meeting this weekend.
>
>   Boardmember, The Cohousing Network <http://www.cohousing.org/>
> Reminding you to mark your calendar for the North American Cohousing
> Conference, June 20-22, 2003 in Boulder, CO.
>
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