JOB OPENING
DENVER ART MUSEUM
January 23, 2006
WEB DEVELOPER
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
POSITION PURPOSE:
To assist with a redesign of the DAM website and intranet sites, and
implement a variety of new web-related projects. The web developer
will collaborate with designers, editors, and other internal and
external technology developers to create appealing user interfaces,
integrate relational databases, and implement effective, professional
web projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Work with Director of New Technology and Director of IT
Operations on establishing new practices and technologies for
internal web projects, exhibits, and other museum programs
* Develop and maintain internet and intranet sites and web-related
projects in collaboration with external design firms as well as
internal content editors, web designers, and others
* Monitor and analyze website traffic and recommend changes to site
based on conclusions
* Research, implement, and maintain web access to ecommerce (online
store & ticket sales)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
* Knowledgeable in and ability to keep abreast of current and
developing trends in web and museum technologies, with an eye on
long-term development and strategies.
* Knowledge of and experience working with best practices in
Information Architecture and User Interface design
* Solid understanding of web technologies
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Ability to communicate technical issues to colleagues with
varying levels of technical knowledge.
* Ability to self-manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
* Ability to work and collaborate with a variety of other museum
departments and interests in developing web projects
* Bleeding desire to learn, develop, and implement new and existing
web technologies (must eat challenge for breakfast; Google-Fu is
strong)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent desirable, computer science
degree preferred
* 3-5 years of web development experience -- implementing
technologies, programming/adapting web applications, refining
interfaces and usability, and working with broad development teams
* Experience in start-ups, non-profits, marketing, or advertising a plus
* Experience maintaining Linux-based Apache Web servers preferred
* Experience implementing and customizing Content Management Systems helpful
* Experience using PHP, PERL, MYSQL/other databases, XML, AJAX, and
other Web 2.0 buzzword compliant technologies; flash programming
desired
* Visual and graphic design experience and an effective aesthetics
sensibility required
* XHTML/CSS, standards-based web development; familiarity with OS
X, Win XP, and Unix needed
This is a full-time limited contract position, renewal option,
without benefits. Posting closes February 3, 2006. If you are
interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume
with cover letter, references, and URLs of at least three recent
projects to:
Denver Art Museum, Attn: Human Resources (WD), 100 W. 14th Ave.
Prkwy., Denver, CO 80204 or Fax #720-913-0002.
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Bruce Wyman, Director of New Technologies
Denver Art Museum / 100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
office: 720.913.0159 / fax: 720.913.0002
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