Job Description Webmaster Japanese American National Museum OVERVIEW The Japanese American National Museum is the first museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experiences of Americans of Japanese ancestry. The National Museum website (www.janm.org) provides visitor interaction, public relations information, and a gateway to Japanese American research resources. The National Museum currently seeks a Webmaster to develop, implement, and maintain the National Museum's World Wide Web site (http://www.janm.org). Initial responsibilities will involve a redesign of the current site; integration of existing digital resources; and the creation of web-based companion interactives to National Museum exhibitions. The Webmaster will work closely with staff of the Hirasaki National Resource Center and the Public Relations/Marketing department. RESPONSIBILITIES -Maintain and publish the National Museum's website -Train and supervise a team of volunteers to assist with website maintenance -Implement HTML and web interfaces to multimedia and database resources -Install and configure off-the-shelf e-commerce solutions -Assist with data conversion and encoding projects -Support the use of digital media in the exhibitions and Hirasaki National Resource Center REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Expert knowledge of HTML and web interfaces. Working knowledge of all of the following: MS Access/IDBC, Windows NT, image scanning and processing; working knowledge of at least two of the following: FileMakerPro, ColdFusion, Sybase SQL, and Javascript. Ability to organize workflow for self and volunteers, work independently, and maintain a deadline-driven production schedule. Effective interpersonal skills for training, for supporting volunteer efforts, and for collaborating with the staff. Please send resume and cover to: Hirasaki National Resource Center Japanese American National Museum Attention: Cameron Trowbridge 369 East First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Position open until filled. Applications received prior to September 25 will be given first consideration. Attendees of the Museum Computer Network (MCN) conference in September 2000 who wish to apply in person for the position may leave notice at the message center for Cameron Trowbridge. Please include resume and cover letter with inquiries. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).