[Web4lib] Job Posting for Web Developer in DC

[Ellen Ensel]

Colleagues,

Please forward to anyone you think may be interested in this  
position. It's not directly library-related, but certainly web- 
related.  Please go to the following link to apply online:

https://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm? 
fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=185488&company_id=15889&version=1&source=ONLINE& 
jobOwner=957644&aid=1

More information about the U.S. Institute of Peace can be found on  
the web site: www.usip.org

Details of the job below:

Job Posting

Online Communications Specialist
Tracking Code
200839
Job Description

The Office of Public Affairs and Communications is seeking a Online  
Communications Specialist. This individual will manage, maintain, and  
edit USIP.org and USIP's intranet.

Primary Responsibilities

     * Oversight and general management of USIP's web site and  
Intranet including selecting content for daily updates, edits and  
handling staff requests.
     * Select content for and update/maintain USIP's homepage.
     * Create new page layouts as needed.
     * Ensure design consistency across the site (ongoing).
     * Work with program staff on the organization and best  
presentation of content on the web while ensuring the guidelines on  
content update procedures are being utilized effectively (ongoing).
     * Collect, analyze and report on web site statistics (daily).
     * Ensure technical functionality and compatibility of Website  
across platforms and browsers (monthly check).
     * Upgrade site's technical features to industry standards  
(ongoing).
     * Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems (as needed).
     * Design and maintain templates for our e-mail marketing system.
     * Work as a team member on the creation and deployment of e-mail  
marketing messages.
     * Work with Public Affairs staff to advise on and implement  
customized outreach tools on the Web (ongoing).
     * Provide graphical support for the website and maintain the  
audio/visual components of the site.
     * Make recommendations for advancing USIP's online communications.

Required Experience

     * Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
     * B. A. or B.S. in Communications or Information Technology.
     * Interest in international or cross-cultural communication.
     * Knowledge of Web Design, CSS/Style Sheets, Java.
     * Working knowledge of PHP.
     * Solid understanding of database systems.
     * Strong ability to program in HTML.
     * Knowledge of Dreamweaver and Content Management Systems.
     * Knowledge of photo editing software including Adobe Photoshop.
     * Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
     * Technical background of web technologies a plus.
     *  Strong attention to detail and the ability to be flexible is  
desired.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits  
include an excellent retirement program, health and dental insurance,  
life insurance, annual and sick leave programs, flexible spending  
accounts, etc. Employment with the U.S. Institute of Peace is not a  
Federal Government position.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter,  
including recent salary history. Review of applications will begin  
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Job Location
Washington, DC, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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Thanks,
Ellen Ensel

Ellen Ensel
Knowledge Manager
U.S. Institute of Peace
1200 17th St., N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC  20036-3011
202-429-3895 | fax: 202-457-0259
eensel at usip.org |  www.usip.org/library/