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Applicants Sought for ECC Web Manager

CHICAGO, IL (April 8, 2005) - Applications are being accepted for the position of Internet Services Manager as part of the Department of Communication of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a high-quality, relevant website for the denomination as well as provide leadership in developing a network of Covenant churches, conferences, ministries and institutions to address modern communications needs and challenges.

This position reports to the executive minister of Communication. Responsibilities include oversight for database design and management, developing website administration tools, developing and maintaining the user interface and website architecture, and managing the website backup process, website upgrades and updates. This individual will be informed concerning industry trends and applicable technologies and will integrate appropriate new technologies into the Covenant website.

Responsibilities also include recruiting and maintaining user and technology advisory groups, developing an ongoing process for evaluating the success of the Covenant website, developing and implementing appropriate site administration training, overseeing development of appropriate seminars and workshops as directed by the executive minister and assisting in development of appropriate website policies.

The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills and the ability to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities in a professional and prompt manner. The individual must have the ability to work with limited direction, take initiative, and have the ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with limited supervision, organizing personal schedules and duties in order to complete responsibilities. The position demands accuracy and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Good judgment is necessary. The individual must be courteous and relate well to internal and external customers. The person must be tactful and possess highly developed communication skills (written and verbal, English) and be able to communicate effectively with staff, and others with whom this position has contact.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, Macromedia Studio MX, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office is expected. Familiarity with Plone or other CMS software is desired.

Qualified candidates should send a letter and resume no later than Friday, April 22, to Don Meyer, executive minister of Communication, the Evangelical Covenant Church, 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625. Information may also be sent by fax to 773-784-4366 or by email toevy.lennard@covchurch.org. A complete job description is available by calling Lennard at 773-907-3328 or emailing her. To learn more about the Evangelical Covenant Church, visit the website atwww.covchurch.org.  

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