[Lnc-business] LPHQ job posting - Editor & Technology Developer

[Scott L.]

Exercise for the reader:

 

Are there any lessons to be learned from the e-mail below with respect to
the demand that some LP Convention Delegates have made of us that the
Libertarian National Committee hold some or all of its sessions remotely via
teleconference, rather than in-person?

 

Is the Executive Director unfairly discriminating against potential Editor
and Technology Developers who are unable or unwilling to re-locate to the
Washington, DC metropolitan area?

 

 

    Scott Lieberman

 

 

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From: Statechairs [mailto:statechairs-bounces at hq.lp.org] On Behalf Of Wes
Benedict
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 8:09 AM
To: statechairs at hq.lp.org
Subject: Re: [Statechairs] LPHQ job posting - Editor & Technology Developer

 

I've been asked "would we hire someone to work remotely?"

We would prefer someone who can work at LPHQ in Alexandria, VA. However, we
will consider people who would work remotely, at least for part of the work,
and perhaps temporarily.

This person needs to collaborate closely with the rest of staff. The
Executive Director and Political Director often discuss the look and content
of publications including blogs, LP News, the websites, who's doing what,
etc. 

Publications seeking memberships and donations need to be coordinate with
operations.

We've had people work remotely in recent years. They've done a good job, but
the teamwork and collaboration is not the same as being co-located where you
can quickly ask others a question, collaborate, and help trouble-shoot
things. 

To emphasize this point, I insisted that both Robert Kraus and Eric Dixon be
located upstairs at LPHQ where Carla Howell and I have offices, even though
there is more space on the main level and basement.  That's because the
close proximity for frequent in-person communication was more important than
having extra office space for each individual. Obviously there are
trade-offs to be considered.

So, those wishing to apply that would not re-located should feel free to
apply, but all things being equal, we'd prefer someone locally.



      Wes Benedict, Executive Director

 

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