[Andrew Gorczycki]

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From: Cherry, Rich [mailto:rcherry@skirball.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 1:58 PM
Subject: FW: [Web405] Web and Database Project Specialist position @ the Skirball
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Web and Database Project Specialist
During the next two years the Skirball Cultural Center will be rolling out a new web site and installing new database applications. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work both independently and with other members of the technology and marketing/external affairs teams to update and create web content and to support development and improvement in the Skirball's new and legacy database applications. This is a two year, full-time project position with benefits. The position reports to the Information Technology Director, but also takes direction related to web site content and priorities from the Director of External Affairs and the Marketing Director.
Working closely with External Affairs, the specialist will:
* Update, maintain, and optimize existing SCC web site using the
content management system; ensure that all aspects of the web site are current and meet content and user needs
* Interface with web development vendors as necessary
* Prepare approved content for web site and e-blast/e-marketing
implementation
* Design and develop graphical elements, e-mail templates, web
pages, flash multimedia projects, and web-based promotions and campaigns as requested by the External Affairs department
* Work to develop and improve web content and design
* Scope, schedule, and prioritize projects
* Implement standards, evaluate functional design, and test
usability; report findings and make recommendations for improvements
* Advise internal groups on all issues relating to the web
* Support the institutional search engine optimization program and
provide input based on expertise and research
* Effectively manage archiving of appropriate web content
Working at the direction of the Information Technology Director, the specialist will:
* Provide technical support to SCC databases supporting
fundraising, membership, mailing lists, retail, ticketing, museum collections, digital asset management, and event management
* Provide report writing and data analysis for SCC databases
* Analyze and revise existing database schema and documentation as
necessary
* Recommend and implement integration of systems through database
design
* Manage the database to achieve desired performance and
reliability results
Qualifications:
* Several years experience with web site development and
maintenance
* Demonstrated proficiency with web design, implementation, and
management tools (e.g., HTML, DHTML, XML, Perl/ CSS JavaScript, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat InDesign, Dreamweaver, FrontPage, WebTrends, etc.)
* Keen eye for clean user interface implementation and knowledge
of web site design best practices
* Proficiency in planning, installing, and maintaining relational
databases and in using database tools, including MS SQL
* Ability to identify user needs and to document project
requirements
* Skill and experience planning data flows for a new or revised
database
* Ability to map both back end organization of data and front end
accessibility for end users
* Maintaining data standards, including writing of documentation,
procedures, and definitions
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
skills
* Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong QA
skills
* Able to build effective working relationships across teams
* Ability to learn and use new development tools and techniques
Please send resume, cover letter, and salary history to:
Human Resources Department/Web and Database Specialist Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Or fax to (310) 440-4595
Or email humanresources@skirball.org with "Web and Database Specialist"
in the subject line.
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