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CADCA - Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America




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	Web Content Specialist Reports to: VP, Communications and Membership Position Overview: CADCA--a national organization representing over 5,000 community coalitions throughout the country building safe, healthy, drug-free communities--seeks a web content specialist. Major duties include web research, analysis of content and tagging related content, recommending Web 2.0 media applications within Federal guidelines, and developing/writing web content. Having a working knowledge of programs that serve high-risk youth in communities is a definite plus. The responsibilities and tasks of this position include: • Working and communicating with technical and non-technical team members • Conducting research and review of multiple-Web sites • Digesting large amounts of information and summarizing into clear points • Conducting preliminary website audits • Preparing online user surveys • Researching topics for Web 2.0 strategies allowable by .gov Web site Candidates should possess the following skills and experience: • Clean design and writing for the Web. • Knowledge and skills for using new media effectively including social media tools: blogs, wikis, social networking sites, social bookmarking, RSS feeds and virtual worlds, widgets, social bookmarking e.g., del.icio.us, Podcast production, and other social networking sites (e.g. YouTube and MySpace, Facebook, etc,) • Knowledge of and ability to implement best practices for intended media audiences • Knowledge and understanding of the following are a plus: - HTML/CSS - ImageReady, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks - MySql databases - .NET, Flash, ActionScript - Audio capture/editing software e.g., Audacity, Final Cut Pro, etc - Metrics/measures and SEO - Web training or equivalent work experience with web content development The ideal candidate: • Enjoys multi-tasking in a fast-paced, team environment • Has a great interest in positive youth development in communities. • Has a familiarity and understanding of content related to youth-related programs (juvenile justice, school-based programs, mentoring, youth service, community coalitions, workforce development, etc). • Is able to present strategies to organize, link and tag web content to make it more effective for the user. Education Bachelor’s degree. Position requires a unique knowledge of youth and community system and Web development. Practical training/experience in youth-related programs is welcomed. Interested candidates should reply promptly to Mary Elliott at melliott@cadca.org.

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