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The Information Technology Cluster is to the Bike Kitchen Organization what the tool board is to fixing bikes. IT makes communication and coordination easier (usually) for those who need it for specific purposes.
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== Information Technology Cluster ==
  
The IT coordinator reports to the Board monthly.
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=== Open Items ===
  
===Open Items===
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* emails from website to info@bikekitchen mailbox not arriving (but are being forwarded) - google ticket #315368735
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* google groups is a pain in the butt w/r/t letting people onto the list from the @bikekitchen.org domain
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* trying to wrest control of the yahoogroups group from the limbo yahoo has placed it in
  
*emails from website to info@bikekitchen mailbox not arriving (but are being forwarded) - google ticket #315368735
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== IT Cluster Coordinator Job Description ==
*google groups is a pain in the butt w/r/t letting people onto the list from the @bikekitchen.org domain
 
*trying to wrest control of the yahoogroups group from the limbo yahoo has placed it in
 
*find a way to integrate calendaring into the wiki
 
  
==Responsibilities==
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The Bike Kitchen uses a variety of mission critical and non-critical technologies to run our organization. The IT Cluster (ITC) Coordinator is accountable for making sure that this mosaic of technologies is stable and available to staff and patrons. Some may be handled directly by the ITC Coordinator while others may be delegated to volunteers accountable to the ITC Coordinator.
*support brownpapertickets class registration
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*coordinate staff wiki
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An important role of the ITC Coordinator is as the single point of contact for technology concerns. It is important for this person to maintain organized and accessible information on all of the Bike Kitchen's systems so that others can use and maintain them.
*manage yahoo and/or google group email list
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*manage configuration/hosting of bikekitchen.org email addresses
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This position requires an average commitment of 4-6 hours per week, inclusive of one 3 hour scheduled mechanic shift per week, and reports monthly to the board.
*manage website
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*coordinate continuing development of Freehub sign-in database
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=== Responsibilities ===
*coordinate maintenance and repair of shop computer and internet connection
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==== Mission critical systems ====
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* bikekitchen.org web site - hosting, content updated, DNS configuration
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* bikekitchen.org email accounts - hosting, configuration
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* Yahoo Group - management
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* Staff wiki
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* Brown paper tickets class registration
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* Freehub membership database - enhancement definition, ongoing software development and user support
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* Shop computer and internet connection
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==== Non-critical systems include ====
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* Flickr account
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* MySpace page
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* yelp page
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* others?
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=== Qualifications ===
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* Knowledge of and commitment to the Bike Kitchen
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* Strong organization and communication skills
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* First hand experience with the technologies mentioned above or managing people with that experience
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=== Current ITC Roles ===
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* Responding to emails sent to info@bikekitchen.org (Jack)

Revision as of 12:41, 14 April 2009

Information Technology Cluster

Open Items

  • emails from website to info@bikekitchen mailbox not arriving (but are being forwarded) - google ticket #315368735
  • google groups is a pain in the butt w/r/t letting people onto the list from the @bikekitchen.org domain
  • trying to wrest control of the yahoogroups group from the limbo yahoo has placed it in

IT Cluster Coordinator Job Description

The Bike Kitchen uses a variety of mission critical and non-critical technologies to run our organization. The IT Cluster (ITC) Coordinator is accountable for making sure that this mosaic of technologies is stable and available to staff and patrons. Some may be handled directly by the ITC Coordinator while others may be delegated to volunteers accountable to the ITC Coordinator.

An important role of the ITC Coordinator is as the single point of contact for technology concerns. It is important for this person to maintain organized and accessible information on all of the Bike Kitchen's systems so that others can use and maintain them.

This position requires an average commitment of 4-6 hours per week, inclusive of one 3 hour scheduled mechanic shift per week, and reports monthly to the board.

Responsibilities

Mission critical systems

  • bikekitchen.org web site - hosting, content updated, DNS configuration
  • bikekitchen.org email accounts - hosting, configuration
  • Yahoo Group - management
  • Staff wiki
  • Brown paper tickets class registration
  • Freehub membership database - enhancement definition, ongoing software development and user support
  • Shop computer and internet connection

Non-critical systems include

  • Flickr account
  • MySpace page
  • yelp page
  • others?

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and commitment to the Bike Kitchen
  • Strong organization and communication skills
  • First hand experience with the technologies mentioned above or managing people with that experience

Current ITC Roles

  • Responding to emails sent to info@bikekitchen.org (Jack)