[MCN-L] Job available: Web Developer at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans
Web Developer Full-Time Position at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans Job Summary: Reporting to the Digital Design Manager, the Web Developer is responsible for building content-driven websites, applications, and digital solutions that support Museum goals. Duties include updating content on the Museum’s internet and intranet and handling various aspects of the Museum’s eCommunications materials. The Web Developer will also be responsible for publishing materials on the Museum’s website. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems through standards-based web development and has a drive to make useful, robust digital products that adhere to industry best practices, perform well, and work seamlessly across devices. Responsibilities: - Create technical solutions that support museum mission and reach marketing and strategic goals in mobile, web, and app environments. - Works with the Digital Design Manager and the AVP of Marketing & Communications to bring interactive concepts to life using appropriate technologies including standards-based HTML/CSS, JS, jQuery, LAMP, Flash, ActionScript, Drupal, KE eMU/iMU, Convio, cloud-based storage solutions, and mobile application development platforms, including Android and iOS. - Works with the Marketing & Communications Department and other departments to enhance the Museum’s digital communications including websites, eCommunications, and social media. - Ensure optimal performance & stability of web properties. - Create responsive sites that work well across platforms & browsers. - Proven ability to implement complex analytics code. - Working with domain registration & management and application service providers and hosted solutions. - Performs routine daily, weekly, and periodic major and minor updates of online text, graphics, photographs, moving images, and forms. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Fine Arts, Design, Photography, Math, or related field or equivalent experience, at least 4 years total. - Proficient with front-end and back-end development. - Facile with CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, MySQL, PHP, XML, ASP, Flash. - Heavy experience with Drupal and Wordpress including customization and theming is required. - Experience with Photoshop & Illustrator. - Knowledge of content management and Customer Relationship management systems, such as Convio, a plus. - Familiarity with Mandrill, MailChimp, Rackspace a plus. - Must be flexible and able to work on several projects concurrently. - Ability and desire to take ownership of code base and app and implement best practices with both. - Ability to work on a widely divergent set of problems across a multitude of platforms. - Ability to work independently. - Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. - Willingness to work overtime when necessary to meet deadlines. - Ability to push, pull, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged sitting, standing and/or walking during which objects are transported. May require bending, squatting, or reaching and occasional use of equipment. The National WWII Museum offers a competitive wage and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401k and paid vacation and sick leave. Interested candidates should apply online at www.nationalww2museum.org/employment or mail resumes to 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130. ... Candy Ellison :: Digital Design Manager . The National WWII Museum ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
Job available
I hope the attached job announcement is acceptable for this list. If not, my sincere apologies...and please inform me of the appropriate penance. Job announcement is also inserted below... This position is for 3 years and is funded by IMLS. ANYONE interested should contact me by email. Thanks! Christopher Dunn Plant Collections - A Community Solution (DiGIR) Technician The Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG), in partnership with the American Public Gardens Association (APGA, formerly, AABGA), University of Kansas, has received a major three year grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to link living plant collections databases at 15 gardens across the US. The CBG is seeking an energetic and creative information technology professional to provide the technological skills necessary to link these databases using the DiGIR (Distributed Generic Information Retrieval) protocol. The successful candidate will work closely with CBG staff, American Public Gardens Association (APGA) staff, consultants, University of Kansas (DiGIR developers), and individual gardens around the country to, among other tasks, (1) develop the schema to be used by all of the partners for serving data using DiGIR, (2) work with APGA to modify their existing website and integrate the DiGIR web portal for searching the collections, (3) customize and/or configure the DiGIR application for each institution to support the common schema used by all participants serving data to the portal, (4) work with IT representatives at each of the participating institutions to install servers, software operating systems and customized DiGIR, (5) perform server installation, software installation and DiGIR installation if no IT support is available, and (6) train staff within each institution to install, maintain and troubleshoot the DiGIR during the installation visit and through workshops and professional presentations, and assist with other management aspects of the project. Candidates wishing to be given full consideration should hold a degree in computer sciences (with at least one year experience as application developer OR five years relevant industry experience), proficiency with XML and XML schema, expertise with Java programming language, experience implementing and administering J2EE applications, especially with Apache Tomcat servlet engine, knowledge of SQL and experience with construction and administration of relational databases, and excellent oral and written communication skills. To apply, please send by January 6, 2006 a detailed resumé, descriptions of past and current project experience, and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Christopher P. Dunn, Executive Director for Research Programs, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. email: cd...@chicagobotanic.org; fax: 847-835-5484. The Chicago Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Christopher P. Dunn, PhD Executive Director for Research Programs Smith Family Curator of Native Habitats Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 USA Phone: 847.835.6934 Fax: 847.835.1635 IMLS DiGIRJobAnnoucement.doc Description: IMLS DiGIRJobAnnoucement.doc IMLS DiGIRJobAnnoucement.doc Description: MS-Word document --- You are currently subscribed to mcn_mcn-l as: rlancefi...@mail.wesleyan.edu To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-mcn_mcn-l-12800...@listserver.americaneagle.com
Re: Job available
Thanks for the announcement, Christopher. Job announcements related to our areas of interest are always welcome. Happy Thanksgiving! Marla Misunas Collections Information Manager Collections Information and Access San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 415-357-4186 (voice) Check out SFMOMA Collections Online www.sfmoma.org _ President, Museum Computer Network http://www.mcn.edu -Original Message- From: Christopher Dunn [mailto:cd...@chicagobotanic.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 7:55 AM To: mcn-l@mcn.edu Subject: Job available I hope the attached job announcement is acceptable for this list. If not, my sincere apologies...and please inform me of the appropriate penance. Job announcement is also inserted below... This position is for 3 years and is funded by IMLS. ANYONE interested should contact me by email. Thanks! Christopher Dunn Plant Collections - A Community Solution (DiGIR) Technician The Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG), in partnership with the American Public Gardens Association (APGA, formerly, AABGA), University of Kansas, has received a major three year grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to link living plant collections databases at 15 gardens across the US. The CBG is seeking an energetic and creative information technology professional to provide the technological skills necessary to link these databases using the DiGIR (Distributed Generic Information Retrieval) protocol. The successful candidate will work closely with CBG staff, American Public Gardens Association (APGA) staff, consultants, University of Kansas (DiGIR developers), and individual gardens around the country to, among other tasks, (1) develop the schema to be used by all of the partners for serving data using DiGIR, (2) work with APGA to modify their existing website and integrate the DiGIR web portal for searching the collections, (3) customize and/or configure the DiGIR application for each institution to support the common schema used by all participants serving data to the portal, (4) work with IT representatives at each of the participating institutions to install servers, software operating systems and customized DiGIR, (5) perform server installation, software installation and DiGIR installation if no IT support is available, and (6) train staff within each institution to install, maintain and troubleshoot the DiGIR during the installation visit and through workshops and professional presentations, and assist with other management aspects of the project. Candidates wishing to be given full consideration should hold a degree in computer sciences (with at least one year experience as application developer OR five years relevant industry experience), proficiency with XML and XML schema, expertise with Java programming language, experience implementing and administering J2EE applications, especially with Apache Tomcat servlet engine, knowledge of SQL and experience with construction and administration of relational databases, and excellent oral and written communication skills. To apply, please send by January 6, 2006 a detailed resumé, descriptions of past and current project experience, and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Christopher P. Dunn, Executive Director for Research Programs, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. email: cd...@chicagobotanic.org; fax: 847-835-5484. The Chicago Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Christopher P. Dunn, PhD Executive Director for Research Programs Smith Family Curator of Native Habitats Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 USA Phone: 847.835.6934 Fax: 847.835.1635 The information contained in this electronic mail message (including any attachments) is confidential information that may be covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and may be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify me and delete the original message. Thank you --- You are currently subscribed to mcn_mcn-l as: rlancefi...@mail.wesleyan.edu To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-mcn_mcn-l-12800...@listserver.americaneagle.com
