job: Multimedia Developer, Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL

The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Multimedia Developer to develop and to maintain multimedia projects, ensuring that all projects work together in a cohesive, user-friendly manner. The primary responsibility is for web-based projects, but work also entails exhibition, CD-ROM and similar development. This position reports to the Director of Media.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• work with staff as appropriate to develop or manage the development of the Adler’s website as well as other web projects as assigned
• ensure that web server is up-to-date with appropriate security patches and install other software on the web server as required
• work with staff as appropriate to develop or manage the development of multimedia projects, including exhibition and CD-ROM projects
• serve as an ad hoc advisory member on exhibition teams as required

Education and Experience:

• a Master’s Degree with two years of experience or a Bachelor’s Degree with five years of experience in a related field
• five years of experience developing multimedia projects with an emphasis on website development
• two years of experience maintaining web servers; Linux/Apache preferred
• extensive experience with HTML, CSS and a minimum of one scripting language, such as Python, Perl or PHP
• database development experience using, for example, My SQL
• experience with Adobe Creative Suite in relation to multimedia development
• experience with Microsoft Project or similar project management software is preferred
• experience working with Zope/Plone or Drupal content management systems is preferred
• must have the ability to coordinate and facilitate teams
• must have strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills

Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume and salary history to:

Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
Email address: hr-multimediadev@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591

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