Job: New Media Department of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is looking for help with digital design, content and application development and programming support to web and new media projects.

For details and on-line application, see the posting at USAJOBS.

The person taking on this role will be expected to provide digital
design, content and application development and programming support to
Web and new media projects under development by the New Media
Department of the American Art Museum.

Expected Responsibilities

* Design, develop and maintain Web site and Web pages, including
type specifications, screen layout, illustrations, content updates and
design changes.
* Help determine purpose, goal and scope of Web applications, what
information/elements will be included and how they will relate to each
other, including how users will contribute content and feedback by
developing or incorporating applications and third-party social media
sites.
* Determine the most meaningful way of structuring and conveying
information to the given audience, including information architecture,
with a built-in capacity for future expansion and future-proofing.
* Write, test and debug code for Web presentations; assist with the
digitization or other modification of assets; perform computer back-ups
for Web site and related assets; and ensure that all networked
offerings conform to appropriate standards, both internal and external
to the Smithsonian.
* Compose routine correspondence related to projects and assist supervisor in preparing various administrative reports.
* Creating animation, graphic movement and slideshows within Web pages, as well as embed video and audio.
* Incorporate content and feedback mechanisms and applications within
the site, and as part of appropriate third-party social media sites.
* Act as Level 1 support for Web and new media projects.
* Become familiar with all site functionality and be able to replicate user problems.
* Escalate application issues to Level 2 application support, hardware
and OS issues to Smithsonian IT system administration staff.
* Maintain working relationships with OCIO and brief Supervisor on issues of importance

Required Skill Set

* HTML/XHTML; CSS (visual design modifications for the templates);
XML; Javascript; SQL; ability to use industry standard Web
publishing/content management tools such as Teamsite with version
controls
* Knowledge of or ability to learn ColdFusion and open source Web
environments such as Joomla, Droople, Ruby/Rails, MySQL, PHP,
Apache/Mongrel infrastructure.
* Ability to develop, script, design and produce interactive,
multimedia applications including audio and video and prepare them for
delivery to the World Wide Web and to other multimedia platforms.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
* Knowledge of digital formats for text, images, audio, video and
metadata management for digital assets, especially in cross-platform
uses.
* Knowledge of the conventions and practices of page layout and a strong sense of design and attention to detail.
* Ability to coordinate technical and creative processes and work with others.
* Knowledge of museum practices and museum concerns such as image
quality, accessibility, educational goals and curatorial integrity an
advantage.

Job Specifics

* On site position at museum offices near Gallery Place Metro
* Part-time at least 20 hours per week, may work more as needed and available
* Office hours are 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday – Friday
* Requires U.S. citizenship.
* Pay depends upon education and experience. Includes paid leave and
holidays, but does not include insurance or retirement. This temporary
position extends for up to one year.

To apply, send a résumé/vita and cover letter addressing primary duties
and qualifications to Nancy Proctor either via e-mail at
ProctorN[at]si.edu or mail at the address below. Applications received
by May 8, 2009 will receive first consideration.

Nancy Proctor
Smithsonian American Art Museum
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 970
Washington, DC 20013-7012

The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.