Webmaster Job Description 1_30_2012 - Mind & Life Institute

www.mindandlife.org
Webmaster
The Webmaster is a full-time position at our office in Amherst, Massachusetts. This position will facilitate
innovative and effective interactive online communication platforms, manage content, conceive, develop, and
design web and print products such as websites, databases, blogs, and newsletters. The Webmaster will also
be responsible for performing day-to-day site maintenance on websites, donor database management,
technical support and troubleshooting. This position reports to the Director of Operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Maintain and develop I/T infrastructure
• Troubleshooting minor to intermediate technical problems for individual users regarding their
machines or software
• Identifying and escalating more complex technical problems to I/T vendor or ISP provider
• Service and maintain office machines
• Administer the email system (Google Apps) for the organization
• Maintain the websites (via Wordpress and Dreamweaver)
• Designing the newsletters and annual reports
• Graphic design for conferences, print and electronic media
• Coordinate A/V for conferences
• Blog and/or take photos at conferences/events
• Post-production editing and posting of relevant photos, Powerpoints and videos
• Update and monitor social media relationships for the organization (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube)
• Creating and report on various surveys via Surveymonkey
• Manage registration vendors and software
• Querying and reporting on donors and event participation in eTapestry
• Creating HTML-rich emails to send out to the eTapestry constituency
• Proofreading all copy that will get to an external audience (emails, brochures, etc.)
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned and needed
This position has room for growth, and the employee should have the flexibility and willingness to take on
additional projects and responsibilities.
Knowledge/Skills and Experience:
• Fluent in both PC and Mac OS platforms
• Proficient in the following software and technical programs: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign or Quark, eTapestry, HTML, Wordpress, Content

Management Systems, CSS, remote desktop software, Audacity (audio manipulation software),
Video editing software
• Reliable and dependable with excellent follow through on tasks
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to interact with a variety of diverse people, enjoys collaboration
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Minimum of two years of experience working as a Webmaster or comparable experience
• Background or practical understanding of meditative/contemplative traditions or science –
desired but not required.
The Mind & Life Institute strongly supports workplace diversity. Candidates of all races, genders, ages, or
sexual orientations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our competitive salary and benefits package include:
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• 403B Program
• Pre-Tax Accounts for Health & Dependent Care
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
Application Instructions:
Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Jacqui DeFelice
Operations Director
jobs@mindandlife.org
The deadline for applications is February 29th, 2012