Online archive and IT Specialist (Volunteer)

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Position Overview

Mother Teresa Institute (MTI) is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to provide on-site IT support, with a primary focus on maintaining and updating a digital archive hosted on a local website (i.e., created on WordPress). This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of our institute’s web archive, which is an essential resource for all those who are interested in Mother Teresa’s life, writings and charism. While this position is primarily a volunteer commitment, a modest stipend is available to assist with expenses.

Required skills

• Update and maintain a website (built on WordPress) with Book Gallery plugin: Experience with maintaining WordPress-based websites, familiarity with Book Gallery plugin to upload the digital contents to the web archive. The candidate should be enthusiastic about working on WordPress websites and proactive in managing and optimizing the platform. Previous experience with Book Gallery plugin, or openness to learn its usage is important.
• File management: Efficiently upload, and organize files to MTI servers, with the ability to convert file formats as needed.
• Web basics: Basic understanding for editing and troubleshooting simple web pages.
• Microsoft Office suite expertise: Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice-to-have skills

• Operating system support: Knowledge of Windows including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Software installation and configuration: Experience in installing, updating, and configuring software applications (e.g. WordPress), including antivirus programs and productivity tools.
• Hardware troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and repair hardware issues, including desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals.
• Remote desktop support: Proficiency with tools like Remote Desktop, TeamViewer, or AnyDesk for providing remote assistance.
• Backup and recovery: Knowledge of backup solutions and recovery processes, including cloud-based backup services.
• Database management: Basic knowledge of database systems like SQL Server or MySQL, including data queries and backup procedures.

What we offer

• Certification of Volunteering: Official certificate to recognize your volunteering service at a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Contribute to a meaningful cause: Your work will directly support the promotion of Mother Teresa's legacy and help the world better understand her teachings.
• Research opportunities: For academics and researchers, MTI is the go-to resource for exploring and gaining first-hand information about Mother Teresa’s life and work. Volunteers will have unique access to the archives and knowledge directly from people who collected and curated her work and knew her in person.
• Skill development: Opportunity to enhance your IT skills in a real-world environment. As the Institute is still in its early stages, there will be opportunities to scale up to more advanced solutions, online-based projects. The archive, currently located on an intranet, will eventually be moved entirely online.
• Stipend: A stipend to help cover expenses associated with your volunteer work.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a dedicated individual with knowledge and interest in IT who is also deeply committed to the mission of the Mother Teresa Institute. The ideal candidate will have a personal respect and devotion to Mother Teresa's life and legacy, in keeping with our mission to preserve and promote her writings and teachings. We are looking for someone who is reliable, well organized, has strong attention to detail, and is willing to make a long-term commitment to this role.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your skills align with our needs to director@mtinstitute.org by 10/15/2024.