Nyaya Health Blog Manager

This agreement, between Astha Ramaiya and Nyaya Health, stipulates expectations for both parties during the period from July 11, 2010-September 1, 2011 during which Ms. Astha will be the Blog Manager. This is a volunteer position with the hope of a long-term commitment.

Overview of Duties

The blog manager is responsible for the implementation of our internet presence. Her tasks include:

• perform the functions of, or otherwise oversee, the webmaster for the blog and word press; 
• Publish the blogs live on the website after being edited  by blog@ and team@.
• send out the blog posts to team@ for editing.  
• publish blog posts in an appropriate time to keep readers and supporters engaged;
• evaluate and publish the comments submitted by the readers and supporters for the blog; 

Expectations

The Blog Manager is expected to: 

• be honest about their time commitments and ability to meet tasks agreed upon;
• regularly communicate about the progress of their work.
• Engage and encourage writers to post to the blog.  

Nyaya Health, under the direction of the Program Director of Operations, is expected to:

• create a positive and enjoyable e-work environment;
• provide ongoing, honest, constructive feedback as to the quality of the work of the Blog Manager;
• respectfully consider suggestions by the Blog Manager and implement those suggestions that are possible and for those not possible, provide a rationale for why they aren’t;
• pay attention to the mental and physical health of the manager, and take care that s/he is well-supported and not overworked.

Duties and expectations may change over time; such changes may be undertaken by verbal agreement between the DOO and the blog manager.

Compensation

This is a volunteer position for which no compensation nor personal expenses are paid. 

Extending the Period of Service

The period of service may be extended at any time, but must be done within two months prior to the termination of the period of service specified above.  The objective is that Ms. Astha remains committed and engaged with Nyaya Health in the long-term over the course of several years, either in the present capacity or in a new role.

Finalizing the Agreement

This agreement will be finalized upon emailed agreement by the DOO of Nyaya Health Mr. Ryan Schwarz and Ms. Astha.