Looking for PT Python/JavaScript programmer to join research team

Greetings! My name is Justin Reich, and I run the Distributed Collaborative Learning Communities Project, a Hewlett Foundation funded initiative to study the use of Web 2.0 tools in K-12 settings.

We're developing API tools to more efficiently analyze online learning environments such as wikis. Examples of the kinds of projects we are working on can be found here: https://github.com/sethwoodworth. Check out the pbwiki repositories.

We're currently looking for someone with programming experience with Python and Javascript to join our team, with a minimum commitment of 8-10 hours per week (more hours are possible). Current students, recent grads, folks looking for a project to hack on the side are all welcome to apply.

If interested, please contact me at bjr795 (AT) mail.harvard.edu and send along a resume, short cover letter, and if possible some examples of your work.

ArtsBoston is hiring: Digital Programs Manager

Digital Programs Manager

See full job description on our website: http://www.artsboston.org/page/employment

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Digital Programs Manager's primary responsibility will be to centrally manage all aspects of the company's online presence - most notably the flagship website ArtsBoston.org, the region's only comprehensive calendar of arts, entertainment and cultural programming.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Keep content on ArtsBoston.org fresh and engaging and ensure the site is in good working order each day
• Establish and deliver on annual usage and engagement goals for the website, oversee Google Analytics, and regularly report on progress of those goals
• Recommend and execute new features and functionality to reach annual goals of organization's strategic plan
  
• Remain current on all cultural activity in the region and ensure that this activity is reflected within ArtsBoston.org
• Partner with Artsopolis (http://artsopolis.net) to enhance features and functionality on the site, including communicating general innovations, trouble-shooting conflicts or bugs, and planning and managing new, unique feature/content enhancements
• Recommend AB.org content for weekly email and assist in email execution as needed
• Recommend and manage SEO and Google AdWords strategies About ArtsBoston
  

ArtsBoston is the voice and resource for the arts in Greater Boston, representing more than 170 theatre, music, and dance member groups. Through ArtsBoston.org, the region's only comprehensive guide to Boston's arts and cultural scene, BosTix discount ticketing programs, exclusive data and market research and more, ArtsBoston invites audiences to easily access and enjoy live arts and cultural performances. Since its origin in 1975, ArtsBoston has brought more than three million people to the arts and returned more than $42 million to Greater Boston's arts community and as a nonprofit, ArtsBoston is proud to reinvest all of its earnings back into Boston's art community helping to sustain and grow local cultural programming.

Job Structure and Benefits: This position is full-time, Mon-Fri. Salary is commensurate with experience. ArtsBoston offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, fsa, and life insurance plans and a 401k retirement savings plan. ArtsBoston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume, with job title in the subject line to jobs [AT] artsboston.org. No phone calls please.

Women & Negotiation Training Program, Nov 3rd

JVS/CJP Jewish Women's Career Network (JWCN) presents a special event:

Women and Everyday Negotiation: Creating the Conditions for Your Own Success

Negotiation is a critical part of how we get work done, both on the job and in our personal lives. Every day presents us opportunities to negotiate whether for a plum assignment, credit for our work, more time or more money.

Join JWCN as we welcome Professor Deborah Kolb, Distinguished Research Scholar and Faculty Affiliate at Simmons School of Management. Professor Kolb, our keynote speaker, is an authority on gender issues in negotiation, and leadership, especially how women can negotiate the conditions for their own success.

When: Wednesday, November 3rd, 7:00 PM -9:00 PM (registration opens at 6:30PM)

Where: Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline

Cost: $15 preregistration- $18 at the door

Kosher Dessert Buffet

Preregistration required, please click here: http://bit.ly/jvsjwcnwomen

Any questions, please contact Julie Unger, junger AT jvs-boston.org or 617-399-3117

Job: 2 Americorps VISTAs, More Than Words

We are excited to share with you 2 Americorps VISTA positions opening up at More Than Words this summer! Please pass along to individuals who may be a fit for this transformational opportunity!

More Than Words seeks 2 passionate, committed VISTAs to begin Summer, 2010 to support the growth and development of the organization as it plans to replicate over the next year. Below are brief summaries and full descriptions are attached.

Marketing and Development Coordinator: High energy person with strong organization, communication and writing skills to help spread the word and support the growth of MTW! Learn the ins and outs to support fundraising events, salesforce.com data management, and grant writing! Use your social media savvy to support youth with marketing, outreach, newsletter articles, website, blog, Twitter and Facebook. Email jodi [AT] mtwyouth.org for more info!

Transitions Resource Coordinator: Detail oriented, outcomes driven person with experience working with youth to deepen the MTW Transitions Program! Help develop alumni council, events and programming to stay in touch with youth who transition from MTW. Support data tracking with youth to measure progress toward education and employment outcomes. Research and refine curriculum to support youth progress in education, employment and self-efficacy. Email maanav [AT] mtwyouth.org for more info.