Webmaster / Systems Administrator

Hesperian Health Guides is seeking a part time webmaster / systems administrator to join our team and provide technical support for a wide range of web-based and digital tools.

In the past 2 years, Hesperian has expanded from a primarily print-based publishing organization to one that is at the cutting edge of providing health information in electronic formats. The new Hesperian Digital Commons features free lifesaving health information in 26 languages in PDF and wiki, a searchable online library of health education drawings, and our first iPhone and Android app on Safe Pregnancy and Birth. We will be continuously improving and adding to these digital tools in the coming years.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical expertise and set up infrastructure as needed for Hesperian’s work in a variety of web-based systems: WordPress, MIVA, MediaWiki, e-blasts, online art management, and several mobile and e-book platforms
Monitor and implement updates and upgrades for all web-based platforms
Handle web related purchasing and manage web domains
Provide technical support as needed for database and accounting software
Document code following best practices; also document policies and procedures
Participate in web/IT planning and strategy
Depending on experience, may also have responsibility for maintaining overall data integrity and security, including servers, backups, network, and telecommunication system

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Web coding experience, including advanced HTML and intermediate CSS and PHP
Some script writing and basic build engineering skills
Superb attention to detail
Eagerness to learn and willingness to experiment in unfamiliar programs
Passion for Hesperian’s mission

SOME ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT WOULD BE USEFUL

Experience with basic administration and maintenance of LAMP servers
Experience with MediaWiki configuration
Basic knowledge of iOS and Android build environments
Experience creating and formatting e-books such as Kindle, iPad, etc.
Experience with the maintenance of Windows 2000X and Unix servers, Windows XP, Active Directory, and MAC OSX, including use of best practices to keep servers up-to-date and secure
Experience customizing FileMaker Pro databases

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The position is 60% to 80% of full time depending on responsibilities. The starting salary range is $41,000 to $50,000 full time equivalent, pro-rated according to percentage of full time. Hesperian offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 403B retirement plan (benefits are also prorated).

Hesperian is conveniently located in downtown Berkeley within walking distance of the UC Berkeley campus and the downtown Berkeley Bart station. We offer the opportunity to work with a creative, passionate team committed to making a difference in the world, and the chance to learn and apply new web/digital skills.

TO APPLY
Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobsearch@hesperian.org ATTN: Web/Sys Admin Search, explaining how their skills and experience are a good match for the responsibilities listed in this announcement. For further information about Hesperian, please see our website. This position will remain open until filled.

Hesperian is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Hesperian policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed or religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.