[Web4lib] Job Announcement: Web Content Manager, Johnson County Library (KS)

[Reynolds, Erica, JCL]

(Apologies for cross posting...)

Do you love designing effective, elegant, user-friendly Web sites and online experiences? Does the idea of launching a new interface without usability testing make you cringe? Do you often find yourself discussing interaction design and information architecture philosophies at dinner parties?  Do words like Kindle, Nook, and iPad cause your heart to thump at the excitement of possibility? Would you jump at the chance to lead a team of clever and talented Web Content Developers and Designers in developing the next generation of fully integrated and engaging Library Web sites?

Johnson County Library, a vibrant, award-winning public library, seeks a dynamic, creative, committed individual to serve as Web Content Manager to provide vision and leadership for the Library's entire public Web enterprise and guide the work of the Web Content Team.

Qualifications:
Required: Master's in Library / Information Science from an ALA-accredited school; five years of experience designing and managing successful Web sites; progressively responsible supervisory experience; five years of library experience; proven track record of project management and accomplishment of project goals; exceptional management, collaboration, and facilitation skills. Additional qualifications include outstanding interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred: Experience with content management systems, such as Drupal; expertise in usability design, testing and analysis; degree in English, Communications, User Experience or User Interface Design; expertise in graphic design, social networking software, CSS, HTML, and XML-based technologies such as RSS.

Salary range: $44,897 to $64,851 based on qualifications.

Contact: Please apply online at www.jocolibrary.org/jobs<http://www.jocolibrary.org/jobs>. Applications received by April 6 will receive first consideration.


Erica Reynolds
Information Technology Manager
Johnson County Library
Ph: (913) 495-2429
Fx: (913) 495-2441
reynoldse at jocolibrary.org
www.jocolibrary.org<http://www.jocolibrary.org>
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