From: cis-uw-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:cis-uw-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Nancy Lou
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1:06 PM
To: cis-uw@u.washington.edu; cis-network@u.washington.edu
Subject: [cis-uw] POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Communications Specialist for the ICTD Program, Seattle, WA

Hello - Please help us spread the word about the following opportunity with the CIS ICT & Development Program:

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The Information & Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD) program at the Center for Information & Society (CIS) in the UW Information School investigates disparities of access to information and communication resources worldwide and the corresponding impact on socio-economic development. The ICTD program currently has three active grants with funds exceeding $4.5 million dollars. We are an open, ethical, highly engaged and collaborative community based on trust, transparency and mutual respect. We believe in the importance of quality of life, embracing diversity, making a difference and having fun.

The ICTD program has an outstanding opportunity for a Communications Specialist to join our growing team. This individual will be responsible for the development, production, and dissemination of all ICTD communications, including online media, press releases, journal submissions, research reports and summaries, presentations, and videos. They will devise a communication strategy for all aspects of ICTD communications (internal and external) and will devise standards, templates, and processes to ensure quality and consistency. They will write and edit as needed, and hire and manage any additional staff required, such as graphic designers, editors, media relations specialists, and web development experts.

Job Location: 4311 - 11th Ave NE, Seattle
Posting Date: 04/29/2008
Closing Date: 05/18/2008

A full description of the position is available here.

To learn more about the ICTD program and our research areas, please visit us at http://www.cis.washington.edu/ictd.