Apply to be the VRA Jobs Digest Coordinator

Dear VRA Colleagues,

It's not too late - the application deadline for VRA Jobs Digest Coordinator has been extended to Monday, February 24!

This position offers a quite manageable time commitment of two hours or less per week and is ideal for those who want to be involved with the VRA, but may be short on time.  The Jobs Digest Coordinator compiles and distributes job and paid internship opportunities via the extremely user-friendly Mailchimp.  Newsletter delivery is scheduled in advance, so the coordinator can work whenever is best for their schedule.  New to Mailchimp?  No problem!  Kendra Werst, current coordinator, will have you up and running in no time!

How to Apply:

Please send a brief statement of interest to Amy McKenna (info@vraweb.org) prior to the Monday, February 24 deadline.

The two-year term will commence on March 25, 2020 at the Annual Business Meeting in Baltimore.  You need not be present at the conference to serve.  See below for additional details.

Thank you for considering this rewarding opportunity!

Amy McKenna

Public Relations and Communications Officer, VRA Executive Board

Jobs Digest Coordinator

Charge:  The Jobs Digest Coordinator compiles and distributes job and paid internship opportunities to all interested parties, highlighting the diverse nature of available positions in the field.  The Jobs Digest Coordinator reports to the Public Relations and Communications Officer.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:  

 The Jobs Digest Coordinator is responsible for collecting relevant job and paid internship opportunities and compiling a weekly digest sent via a digital marketing platform, currently Mailchimp.  This board-appointed position searches for job postings on websites such as indeed, LinkedIn jobs, Metro 599, and other relevant sites, and also subscribes to other job digests, such as Archives Gig.  The coordinator also receives opportunities emailed directly to them via jobs@vraweb.org.  The scope of available positions is kept intentionally broad to not limit the definition of the field.  Positions are added to a digital newsletter template, which frequently includes VRA marketing messages such as conference travel awards, VRA Foundation internship awards, etc.  The VRA Jobs Digest is scheduled for delivery weekly and the coordinator manages the mailing list, which also allows for self-subscription and removal options, and the digest archive.  This position interacts with the Social Media Manager and the Website Content Manager to feature the jobs digest on VRA social media and VRAweb.org.The term of appointment is two years with the possibility of renewal upon request. Annual reports to the Executive Board are required and the board reserves the right to request a Mid-Year report.  The Jobs Digest Coordinator should expect to spend 2 hours or less per week in this capacity.