Posted at request of the NYS French and Indian War 250th Anniversary
Commemoration Commission.

--Moderator, NYHIST-L

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Consultant Position - Online Content Editor/Producer for New York
State
French and Indian War 250th Anniversary Commemoration Commission

The French and Indian War, fought from 1754 to 1763, was the precursor
to
the fight for American Independence. This conflict, now gaining
recognition
for its important role in shaping this country and Canada, was a
fierce
contest between the British and American colonists against the French
and
Canadians, with Native American allies on both sides.

The strategic waterways in New York-the Hudson-Champlain corridor, the
Mohawk Valley, and the St. Lawrence-made the state a focal point of the
war.
As a result, the New York State French and Indian War 250th
Anniversary
Commemoration Commission was established by State to raise awareness of
this
significant and fascinating period of American history.

The Commission is responsible for organizing and implementing a series
of
French and Indian War reenactment events to promote tourism in New
York
State: Fort William Henry/Lake George in 2007; Fort
Carillon/Ticonderoga in
2008; Fort Niagara in 2009; and concluding with Fort La
Presentation/Fort
Levis in 2010.

Content Editor/Producer Job Description: The Content Editor/Producer
will be
responsible for the writing and editing of content for the web site -
fiw250.iloveny.com. The producer should have a thorough understanding
of the
French and Indian War history and tourism. The producer will help
select and
work with information providers, historic sites, and the staff at I
Love NY.
The assignment is approximately 5 months (about 135 hours) and is
available
immediately.

The preferred candidate will be able to work from home with love of
this
history, tourism and strong writing skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

*           Acts as Web editor managing the day-to-day content
management of
web site

*           Responsible for feature writing, article editing,
maintaining
general content, proofing, and light coding for site

*           Organizes internal design, development and production
resources
to create and maintain a world-class tourism web site

*           Produce new features from concept to execution including
original content

*           Works with multi-disciplinary team to develop and maintain
long
term design, content and promotion strategies of web site

*           Ensures that all content remains up-to-date and that Web
activities are coordinated with all other offline activities

*           Provide computer equipment, internet access and phone.

Qualifications:

*           An eye for what it takes to build a community online,
develop
content and help manage a channel dedicated to people and communities.

*           Experience in managing content editing, design and
development
process for web site creation

*           Degree or experience in history, tourism, journalism or
communications

*           In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word and email.

*           Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
skills

*           Ability to work effectively and professionally as part of
a
diverse team

*           Initiative to take ownership over a project

*           Detail-oriented

*           Strong interest in heritage tourism, and enthusiasm for
online
media

*           Able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under
deadline
pressure

Compensation: Based on experience and salary history this is a
contract
position.  It is estimated that the position will pay no more than $30
per
hour without benefits and the consultant is expected to provide
computer,
internet and telephone access.  

Application: Review of consultant will start on January 4, 2007 and
continue
until a success consultant is hired.  Qualified candidates should
provide a
consultant proposal which should include: cover letter, resume,
compensation
requirements, work samples and three references.  The consultant
proposal
should be sent electronically to [log in to unmask]

Any questions about the position may be directed to [log in to unmask]

(preferred method) or 518 698 3210.  Written correspondence can be sent
to
the New York State French and Indian War 250th Anniversary
Commemoration
Commission - Marketing Committee c/o Anna Marie Travis, Empire State
Development, Division of Marketing, Advertising and Tourism, 30 South
Pearl
Street Albany, NY 12245