discuss: Job Descriptions for TLDP
Subject:
Job Descriptions for TLDP
From:
"David Horton" ####@####.####
Date:
7 Mar 2005 19:04:04 -0000
Message-Id: <W2109524232101311110222216@webmail2>
Hi All,
A while back Tille suggested that TLDP would benefit from having written
descriptions of the various duties and positions within TLDP. I agree
that it would be a helpful tool and I would like to take ownership of
this idea and begin creating job descriptions. I have a sample template
from a series of volunteer management courses I attended recently. I
have included this template plus an example of how it could be used for
a position at TLDP. Please note that the sample job description is my
own interpretation of the position and is not official. My plan is to
interview various people within TLDP when filling in the relevant
information.
Any questions or comments on this proposal, please let me know.
Dave
Horton
Generic job description template:
Position Title
* Purpose of the position - how does it contribute to the organization's
mission?
* Responsibilities - specific tasks expected to be performed.
* Commitment - how much time, is it flexible, short or long term?
* Qualifications - skills, education required.
* Supervisor / Direct reports - who manages this position, who reports to
this person?
* Training / Mentoring - what kind of assistance does the volunteer
receive?
* Policies Affecting Assignment - confidentiality, background checks, if
any.
* Benefits of the position - what does the volunteer gain from
volunteering?
Sample description for TLDP:
Technical Reviewer
* Purpose of the position - maintain the quality of TLDP documentation
* Responsibilities - proofread documentation for technical accuracy, work
with author(s) to make changes and corrections as needed
* Commitment - time required to review a document depends upon its size,
but generally expect to spend X number of hours per document
* Qualifications - good working knowledge of the material under review,
good language skills
* Supervisor / Direct reports - technical reviewers report to the review
coordinator, no positions report to the technical reviewer
* Training / Mentoring - questions can be posted on the editors mailing
list
* Policies Affecting Assignment - none
* Benefits of the position - gain experience that looks good on your
resume
