Apologies for any cross posting. ================================ Current vacancy: On-line Developer
FOLLY is a media arts organization based in Lancaster, UK / www.folly.co.uk Further details about how to apply can be found at www.folly.co.uk/job.htm The On-line Developer will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of online content under five key areas: 1. Maintenance of web site. Seek out cost effective design and production solutions ensuring that quality of presentation is not jeopardized. To work closely with all members of staff to ensure that all aspects of the organisations activities are given maximum exposure. To develop production / maintenance methodologies that is simple to manage and user friendly leading to individual staff adopting responsibility for content within their own areas. Liaise with Marketing Coordinator to ensure that marketing materials are made available over the Internet and that all Internet based marketing opportunities are realised. Coordinate all graphic design work and technical functionality of the web site liasing with external contractors where appropriate. Advise management team of any ways to maximise the use of Internet technologies to support maintenance of web site. Produce regular reports indicating online audience participation 2. Implementation of Internet technologies Liaise with other staff to support project/workshop activities ensuring that there is adequate access to Internet technologies and that technical support is available. Be aware of new developments and opportunities for the use of internet technologies Advise management team with guidance on future development needs and practices. Initiate training opportunities to develop staff within the organisation and act as a mentor in this process. Support the Director in developing new curatorial initiatives and online events utilising Internet technologies. 3. Management of resources To be responsible for technical support across all areas of Digital resources, including networking, peripherals, software. This support will be applicable across all aspects of the organisations activities including exhibitions, projects and workshops. Provide information to all users to facilitate good use and care of digital resources, including Health and Safety guidelines. To ensure that appropriate security and backup systems are adopted by all users of digital resources, including the management of Internet / e-mail access. Advise management team of purchasing requirements to sustain cost effective future delivery and development. 4. Database integration Folly expects to use database technologies to make full use of Internet systems as part of the marketing and promotion of the gallery, development of resources for the community and the development of creative projects. The Online Developer will play a key role in facilitating this and should have the ability to implement, design and manage such systems. 5. Design Whilst the Online Developer will not be directly responsible for all new media design activities and Folly may draw upon the design skills of various staff members / freelance designers / artists etc. the Online Developer will coordinate all new media design content. The Online Developer will be expected to take a collaborative design role, should be capable of working with a range of new media design content and be in a position to take a fall back position of delivering all such new media design content. New media design content may also include supporting design work for Marketing materials that has a traditional design for print output. �16-19000 pro rata / 2 days p/w / Initial 6 month contract Application pack: (01524) 388550 / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / Deadline March 1st Regards Taylor Nuttall Director ------------------------------------------------- a m b i t : networking media arts in scotland post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] archive: http://www.mediascot.org/ambit info: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and write "info ambit" in the message body -------------------------------------------------
