4S Digital Website Coordinator

4S seeks to appoint a new Digital Website Coordinator, to work for 10 hours per week for at least 12 months. Appropriate candidates should have familiarity with STS as a domain, solid technical skills with digital infrastructures, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Managing Director and elected leadership at 4S as well as the external providers. The rate of pay is US$25–30 per hour depending on skills and experience, for an annual rate of pay of US $12,500–15,000. Note that because the workflow is in large part oriented toward key tasks around the annual conference which will take place in October 2026, some weeks will require far fewer hours than ten per week, and others far more than ten hours per week, but the ebb and flow will be reasonably predictable over the course of the year. We hope for a commitment of at least one year, with potential for renewal. Applications (CV and statement of interest) can be sent to the Search Committee by email. Email: Deadline: end of day November 16, 2025 (any timezone) Interviews: November 18-20, 2025 Start Date: December 1, 2025 Responsibilities Manage day-to-day email correspondence of the Society via the following forwarding email addresses: “Web,” "Info,” “Prizes,” and “STSnews.” Assisting the conference local organising team to work with the conference platform on X-CD and to triage (action, escalation, deescalation of enquiries) the “Meetings email.” Attend the local conference in Toronto to manage the registration desk. Learn and coordinate tasks relating to the new membership database management system (for approximately 2,500 members). For instance, merging duplicate memberships; publishing invoices; amending accounts; creating products in the store; running custom reports as required for Council. Coordinate with the Managing Director, Memberleap, and X-CD to assist in the timely resolution of help desk tickets. Prepare a calendar of news items for the monthly newsletter Technoscience and STS news items on the website. Populate the monthly newsletter Technoscience template with required sign-off from the Managing Director and President. Assist the Managing Director with registration records for checking against the Chase bank account and QuickBooks, notably fraud checks and security compliance via Authorize.net. Meet weekly/fortnightly for regular updates with the Managing Director. Update the website as required especially the minutes, prize copy, and annual conference components of the website. Report to Council meetings about all relevant ongoing activities on the website. Perform other tasks related to 4S IT systems as required. About the Position The Consultant is responsible for getting the job done. The target time spent is 10 hours/week, but the time needs for the job are dictated by the workflow of the Council and the Annual Conference. Residence in a particular location is not a requirement. We anticipate the position to start on December 1, 2025. The Consultant will be appointed for a period of up to 12 months (with the possibility of renewal 3 months prior to the end of the contract). Compensation for the Consultant position is $12,500–$15,000 US per annum in total ($25–30 per hour). The Digital Website Coordinator is a contractor of 4S, not an employee. Compensation takes into account the additional financial burdens borne by freelance workers, including employment taxes, health insurance, work‑related technology needs, and retirement savings. The Digital Website Coordinator reports to the Managing Director of 4S. The Digital Website Coordinator may be invited by any 4S Committee (web committee) to contribute expertise to activities. Qualifications An ongoing or completed advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in an area that complements working with technical skills with digital infrastructures, familiarity with academic environments (familiarity with STS is desirable but not essential), and the ability to work remotely for a US‑based non‑profit, as well as some knowledge of the social field of STS as a broad international and interdisciplinary network of scholars. Skills and experience relevant to working with elected boards in academic or non‑profit organizational settings, including familiarity with meeting procedure. Understanding of digital infrastructures. Excellent organizational, time‑management, coordination, and problem‑solving skills, together with a demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, work with competing demands to meet deadlines, be flexible in responding to changing work priorities, and anticipate and act on work. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a bigger team within a complex and diverse environment of multiple backend software. Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to ascertain what is appropriate news for the website, in a sensitive and professional manner. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative as well as proven experience handling news information in a confidential and appropriate manner. High‑level proficiency with website and database tools. Experience and skills related to preparing newsletters. Enthusiasm to learn basic website maintenance and an understanding of data security, storage and archiving. #J-18808-Ljbffr