WEB DEVELOPER. The Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas seeks a Web Developer to provide server-side coding (site functionality and backend systems) to develop and maintain the museum's Drupal-based Web site and other online initiatives; help develop the Web-site infrastructure to optimize the online user experience, increase online audiences, and advance the mission and strategic plan of the institution.
Duties include: 1. Develop and maintain Drupal module for interfacing with the museum's collection management system using the provided API (KEmu). 2. Working with the Publications and New Media Specialist, regularly research and evaluate new technology and applications related to new media, content presentation, or organization of the Web site; must stay current with state of the Web, the Drupal community, and Web-authoring code. 3. Implement approved ACM Web-based and new-media goals in keeping with ACM strategic initiatives. 4. Serve on Web Committee to provide implementation advice, act as an adviser on Web-related technology and trends, articulate project risks and challenges, and provide technical input. 5. In collaboration with ACM Graphic Designer and under the supervision of the Brand Champion (Director of Publications), help maintain the institutional brand identity. 6. Recommend budget items (hardware and software) to Director of Publications and Information Technology Manager; provide budget information as required. 7. Follow museum Information Systems Policies, Practices, and Procedures, including ergonomic requirements. Maintain confidentiality of museum information; other duties as requested. Requirements include: * B.A. degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience; minimum two years experience managing projects and clients. * Drupal development and theming experience essential; Drupal experience with Views, Panels, and Drush, along with a solid understanding of site structure and interface design, is required. Experience managing a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) stack, as well as coding XHTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Experience with jQuery desirable. * Ability to develop in a test-site environment and to deploy from it. * Solid experience making standards-compliant and accessible Web sites; ability to productively self-manage long-term projects is essential. * Working knowledge of Web imaging and multimedia authoring software, such as Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, and/or other Web-authoring tools. * Proficiency with Mac OS X; working knowledge of MS Office desirable. * Ability to work in a mixed Mac and Windows network environment with Linux-based servers. * Ability to manage SQL databases; ability to create new online databases desirable. * Experience with consensus-based work environment. Strong communication and listening skills; meticulous attention to detail essential. * Audio/visual skills (filming, editing) for video podcasts desirable. Supervision of content and development of Web site and new-media initiatives is received from the Director of Publications; supervision of technical component is received from the Information Technology Manager. Competitive salary and benefits. Position open until filled. Please submit cover letter, r?sum?, references and electronic portfolio to will.gillham at cartermuseum.org. EEOC. Full position description available in Employment tab of www.cartermuseum.org.
