Job posting

[Joyce MacDonald]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
JEFFERSON-MADISON REGIONAL LIBRARY
COMMUNITY INFORMATION NETWORK COORDINATOR
(for Monticello Avenue)

Grade B03:  Salary $2,409 per month
Hours will vary

The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is seeking a full-time COMMUNITY INFORMATION NETWORK COORDINATOR for the MONTICELLO AVENUE network project.  MONTICELLO AVENUE is a community network sponsored by Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, and the University of Virginia to develop community World Wide Web pages, provide public access to the Web and promote civic awareness via the Internet.

Responsibilities include:  expanding community involvement in MONTICELLO AVENUE;  making presentations to various civic groups;  working with non-profit groups to develop and maintain up-to-date, dynamic web pages;  coordinating, publicizing and conducting public internet workshops;  coordinating relations with news media and user groups;  training information providers to navigate the World Wide Web;  developing a strategic plan for MONTICELLO AVENUE;  managing community-oriented website using HTML;  creating instructional materials in print and HTML formats;  configuring and maintaining IBM-compatible and Macintosh computers and peripherals;  purchasing necessary hardware and software to support development of Web resources and public Internet access;  managing annual equipment budget of $20,000;  serving as support staff for MONTICELLO AVENUE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE;  recruiting, training and scheduling volunteers; and overseeing public computer lab.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, public relations skills, organizational skills, and familiarity with computers and the Internet are essential.  Knowledge of the community is a plus.  Experience in project and volunteer management and experience as a trainer are desirable.  A Master's Degree in Library Science is preferred.  Work time will vary according to need and will not be adhering to a rigid schedule.

Apply by Friday, January 9, 1998, to the Department of Human Resources, Room A280, City Hall, Charlottesville, VA   22902.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Minority and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.  The City of Charlottesville will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE PERSONAL IDENTITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR WORK IN THE U.S. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT.                             12/9/97

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Joyce MacDonald
Jefferson Madison Regional Library
201 E. Market St.
Charlottesville, Va.  22902

phone  (804) 979-7151 ex. 400     fax (804) 971-7035