Technology: Associate Director, UX

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About Us

Do you know what harmful contaminants are in your water? How it gets there? What effect it has on your families and environment? Save the Water(tm) (STW(tm)) is the one looking for answers.

STW(tm) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to conduct water research to identify and remove harmful contaminants in water; and to raise public awareness about water contamination and its health impacts. STW also offers educational programs to excite young minds about water science.

Our volunteers are diverse professionals from all over the world bringing their knowledge and experience to STW because we care deeply about our communities and water resources. We learn and collaborate in an open and empowering work environment to find long term solutions to water contamination problem. Our vision is "Contamination free, healthy water for all"

To learn more about Save the Water(tm), please visit www.savethewater.org.

Save the Water(tm) is currently seeking for a Technology Associate Director, UX who thrives in an environment that recognizes excellence in creativity, and execution. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated individual that is passionate and someone who supports the Technology Group by managing a team of volunteers in the area of UX. Manages and supports the Technology Group to improve the look, usability, functionality and SEO ranking of our website.

Associate Directors are expected to put in a minimum of 10 hours per week and be responsive to emails within three (3) calendar days.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Technology for growing non-profit organization

• Assist the Director of Technology with management and strategy.

• Assist the Director of Technology in overseeing department of an average of 5-15 volunteers and interns, promoting the growth of followers and visitors to the website (SEO) in order to obtain advertising sponsors and donations.

• Attend Quarterly Operations Meetings.

• Assist the Director in planning and conducting monthly Technology Group meetings, including sending agenda, taking meeting minutes, and follow up

• Manage Project Leaders and Volunteers, including running weekly meetings.

• Manage and keep operational documents current.

• Assist in developing procedures & documents for the organization.

• Complete the PWR audit for the Project Leaders each month.

• Assist the Director in delegating work to the Web Analyst Project Leader, UX Development Project Leader and Webmaster Project Leader.

Experience/Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.

• Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy and a clear, courteous and professional manner when dealing with the public.

• Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff inside and outside of the department.

• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills

• Associate degree (or comparable work experience) in Information Technology or a related field

• Energetic team player with strong initiative, work ethic and ability to work independently

• Advanced knowledge of UX, Webmaster, Wordpress

How to apply:

If interested, please submit your resume to newvolunteers@savethewater.org. We would love to hear from you!