For A2Geeks

Documentarian position description
Calling all storytellers, communication= s nerds, and those who are inspired by the dynamic digital world.
Do you like to dig into technology, media and communications strate= gies to share your stories, experiences, education or skills?

A2Geeks is an Ann Arbor based community of people who are passionate about= fostering an open, participatory, creative culture and we need your help t= elling Geek stories and sharing Geek accomplishments. We collaborate across a variety of o= rganizations and events like Maker Works, All Hands Active, Ann Arbo= r Mini Maker Faire, Ignite, an others t= o support and grow this culture.

We=92re looking for a pass= ionate, curious, and creative person with the right intersection of social = media savvy, storytelling skills, and communications know-how to take the l= ead in developing flexible and forward-thinking methods and spaces to share= our Geek community=92s experience with the world.

A2Geeks is founded on the = principles of collaboration and openness. We believe that by individually s= haring our experiences, skills, perspectives, labor and tools, we can colle= ctively make our world a better place. We need someone who is passionate ab= out this open source perspective and has the skills to effectively take our= real-world experiences and communicate them to the world via digital media= and spaces.

Your challenge, should you= choose to accept it, is to determine a flexible, forward-thinking approach= to developing, gathering and disseminating information and resources relat= ed to the A2Geeks community. You=92ll need to be able to understand our com= munity, the language we speak and the ways we connect. You=92ll be in charg= e of figuring out how to translate this into information, documents, and re= sources that not only effectively showcase what we do and the impact we mak= e on our community, but can be used and adapted by other maker and Geek com= munities to build similar networks of creativity and sharing. You=92ll also= need to be a self-motivated starter who can move forward with ideas, conce= pts and experiments independently.

A Day in the Life: =

Spends 10 hours per week d= eveloping strategies (storage, organization, approach) for sharing the A2Ge= eks story to 1) illustrate impact; 2) effectively share the experience of l= earning/making; 3) developing resources that serve as a replicable model fo= r other maker spaces/Geek communities:

Attend many of= the events, workshops, and activities A2Geeks is involved in, who is handy= with a digital camera.
Collaborate wi= th makers to help them effectively document and share their process of crea= ting successful products or experiments.
Experiments wi= th platforms and techniques for sharing content and connecting to communiti= es, using Initiatr as a rep= ository for documentation.

Works closely with the A2Geeks board to align activities and motivatio= ns.

Effectively uses open source tools and resources, including Creative C= ommons licenses.

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Start: Oct 1, 2012 (ie ASA= P!)
Duration: 4 months minimum with a possibility of extendi= ng, depending on need and capacity.
Pay: $600 for 4 months

Technology: The documentarian must have access to a comp= uter with internet connection and a digital camera, though some tools may b= e provided for specific activities or needs.

Supervision: The documenta= rian will partner with a member of the A2Geeks board, who can provide addit= ional assistance with project work based on need.

Location: Remote and flexi= ble. Space and resources are available at Maker Works, 3765 Plaza Dr., Ann = Arbor, MI 48108. Access to independent transportation is desired but not ne= cessary.

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Greg Austic

Treasurer

A2Geeks