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Do you have strong technological and online communications experience? Do you want to work in the international arena promoting global peace?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Sister Cities International strives to build global cooperation at the local level, promote cultural understanding, and stimulate citizen activity across borders. The Sister Cities International network represents more than 2,000 communities in 134 countries around the world. For more information on Sister Cities, visit www.sister-cities.org.
Duties & Responsibilities
The IT Manager will be the lead staff person and oversee all technical, database and office systems as well as all related programs with the organization. This position is the staff team leader in conversion from a proprietary database to the iMIS association management system.
The IT Manager maintains and plans for file and email server additions, deletions and major modifications and supporting infrastructure. Oversees the implementation of network security, trains staff on operating procedures, policies and transition plans and anticipates future network needs while identifying proactive and cost-effective solutions for the organization.
The perfect candidate will be able to communicate relevant IT-related information to superiors and staff and can easily assist with the organization's management of member help desk activities as well as resolve member queries and issues.
Requirements & Skills
- Bachelor's degree or advanced training or three-to-five years of related work experience with database and computer systems
- Demonstrated outstanding technological and communications skills are required
- Experience working for an association or international nonprofit
- Web content management experience, knowledge of HTML preferred
- Ability to manage schedules and related vendor relations
- Organization and leadership skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office software, media databases, executive presentation software
- Experience with iMIS association management system
- Knowledge of a foreign language is desired.
- Experience with international organizations and travel a plus
Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter with salary needs to Patrick Madden, Executive Director at jobs@sister-cities.org. Candidates considered on a rolling basis. EOE. No phone calls please. Deadline for application: Friday, May 23, 2008.