ZERO1 AMERICAN ARTS INCUBATOR PROGRAM ASSISTANT

About ZERO1 and the American Arts Incubator
ZERO1 is a 501c3 nonprofit where art meets technology to shape the future. To fully explore what’s possible tomorrow, we provoke new ideas, spark experimentation, and seed creative strategies today. The American Arts Incubator is an international arts exchange program administered by ZERO1 in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program sends artists abroad to collaborate with youth and underserved populations on community-based new media and mural art projects that bolster local economies, influence public policy, and further social innovation. Participating overseas locations are: Laos, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines. For more program information, visit http://www.zero1.org/programs/american-arts-incubator

What is the Project?
ZERO1 is seeking an individual to work with us to use online, blog, and social media tools to help engage a global audience in the stories of the American Arts Incubator and bridge various aspects of the incubator program into concise, compelling, multimedia articles that advance the missions of the American Arts Incubator program and ZERO1.

This part-time contractual position reports to the ZERO1 American Arts Incubator Program Manager, and is based at the ZERO1 Garage in San Jose, CA (439 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113), with some ability to work remotely. A weekly average of 8-12 hours is expected, based on program needs, with a minimum of one day each week present at the ZERO1 Garage in San Jose, CA.

The total stipend available for this position is $2,500 with no fringe benefits. The amount is prorated equally throughout the contract period. We are also open to working with universities to help provide the necessary paperwork for academic credit.

Key Objectives
• Gather content, edit text, resize media, and upload posts from program artists.
• Ensure all content uploaded to the program website and social media outlets is congruent with program goals and complements existing ZERO1 online presence.
• Help author, design, and upload posts with original content that engages target audiences while meeting program objectives.
• Utilize blog posts and social media to showcase up to 20 community art projects in 4 different overseas locations and allow staff and program participants to tell impactful, engaging stories.
• Integrate content uploads to website with existing social media platforms, and potentially create new platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, YouTube, and Vimeo.
• Organize web content via tags and archives to be most useful to audience while maintaining structure that aligns with program elements
• Develop and maintain an ongoing system of reporting website engagement metrics.
• Assist with facilitating online interactions amongst artists, international communities, international arts organizations, and the greater global audience.
• Work with the ZERO1 Program Manager to ensure acceptable and timely delivery of project objectives.
• Work with the ZERO1 Marketing Manager to keep the “voice” of ZERO1 consistent throughout the new web posts.

Qualifications/Expectations
• Motivated, creative, positive, focused, proactive, and responsive
• Strong verbal communication skills, including impeccable grammar, spelling, vocabulary, as well as keen sense of audience
• Expertise in basic computer skills and utilities, including MS Office and Google Drive.
• Knowledge of writing for the web, including effective structure, layout, use of hyperlinks, use of multimedia, and seamless integration with other virtual platforms
• Demonstrated fluency in general mechanics of websites and social media platforms
• Reliable, proactive team player with thorough and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work with others in a close mentorship setting, and also to work independently and proactively
• Expertise in or willingness to learn basic video editing skills
• Interest in contemporary / new media art, international creative exchange, public diplomacy, and community development
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Interactive Design and Usability
• Previous experience with HTML5, Drupal 7.0 a plus

Benefits
• Work at an internationally recognized arts organization known for its cutting-edge approach to innovation through intersecting art with technology.
• Be exposed to U.S. Department of State public diplomacy programs, including key Program Directors and other stakeholders in the Division of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Public / Cultural Affairs Officers at the international U.S. Embassies.
• Receive a $2500 stipend, paid in installments over the contract period.
• Coordinate with participating artists who specialize in socially-engaged art practices, and whose work is exhibited internationally.
• Network with key players in the local, regional, and international contemporary art and public diplomacy realms.
• Have the opportunity to participate in special events at the ZERO1 Garage.

Logistics
Application Deadline: December 22, 2014
Project Duration: Late January 2015 - June 2015
Note: Start/end timing can be flexible to fit university schedules appropriately.

Application Requirements
This opportunity is open to applicants with the necessary documentation and permits to work in the United States by the application deadline. ZERO1 cannot be responsible for sponsoring work visas. Candidate must maintain eligibility throughout the duration of participation. Candidate need not be enrolled in school in order to apply.

To apply, please submit the following materials by December 22, 2014 to coordinator[at]zero1.org. All submissions must be received in standard electronic formats, either PDF or URL.
• Current professional vita
• Brief letter of interest, including any arts-related or international project experience
• Writing sample in form of blog post on topic of your choice (< 300 words)
• Links to current website, blog, or other self-representation
• E-mail and phone contact information for three references