Job: Webmaster (Temporary): Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, New York City

6 weeks with option to extend

DUTIES
Consultant/Freelance opportunity to serve a six to eight week assignment (with the potential to extend) as Webmaster for the CHNDM while the Federal recruitment process for this position takes place to fill the job on a permanent basis (selected candidate will be welcome to apply).

The Web Master is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing the Web site in support of  CHNDM’s mission, goals and institutional initiatives. Provides site administration to effectively and efficiently maintain the quality of the Web site. Develops, publishes, and oversees proper procedures and controls regarding Web site development, management, and maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent).

Minimum of five years work experience in web design, and on-line content management and related technical issues, in order to perform all duties, including:
1. Ability to hand code in the most current version of HTML and CSS, as well as proficiency with Javascript frameworks, and to utilize other network oriented applications.
2. Knowledge of cross-platform, digital formats for text, images, video and audio and database management is required  Knowledge of PHP, Serverside, ColdFusion, ASP/.NET, Perl, VB Script, as well as Microsoft and Apache server environments.
3. Knowledge of productivity and authoring software: MS Office, Adobe CS3 Suite, Flash.  Interwoven / Teamsite desired but not required.
4. Knowledge of Content Management Systems (Drupal, Joomla, Word Press, Text pattern, etc.)  
5. Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively and creatively with an interdisciplinary team. In particular, non-technical content providers from diverse backgrounds.

COMPENSATION $40 per hour (no benefits)

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please e-mail resume and cover letter (no phone calls, please) to:
HRwebmaster@si.edu

Website: http://cooperhewitt.org

THE MISSION
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum (CHNDM) is the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. The Museum presents compelling perspectives on the impact of design on daily life through active educational and curatorial programming. It is the mission of Cooper Hewitt’s staff and Board of Trustees to advance the public understanding of design across the twenty-four centuries of human creativity represented by the Museum's collection.

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