RAL Multi-media lead

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is seeking a part-time, fixed-term professional to support the Research Applications Laboratory’s web refresh and upgrade project. You will provide expert consultation on design, development, and production of complex outreach materials and multimedia tools.

The role emphasizes Drupal development for new content stories, mentoring staff, and ensuring robust web architecture and accessible content across main RAL websites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Drupal/Plone CMS.
• Strong knowledge of web development and client-side applications.
• Ability to build relational database queries for online applications.

Responsibilities

• Planning and advising on steps for the Web refresh and upgrade.
• Mentor new communications staff on Drupal development for new content stories.

Skills

Web architecture

Programming languages

Content creation

CMS (Drupal/Plone)

Graphic design

Database queries

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10+ years experience

Job description

• Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Position Type: Term - Casual (Fixed Term)

Visa Sponsored Job: No

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Hiring Range: 21.00 USD - 130.00 USD

• Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Application Closes at 12:00am MST on: 2026-09-21

About The Role

In this part-time, term (6months) position, the incumbent provides expert consultation to the RAL Communications team on activities related to the design, development, and production of complex communication and outreach materials and multimedia tools for the Research Applications Laboratory.

This role will work with this group on the web refresh and upgrade.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and advising on steps for the Web refresh and upgrade.
• Mentor new communications staff on Drupal development for new content stories.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (Required)

• Demonstrated skill in web architecture/ development methodologies and knowledge of web application architecture; skill in creating client-side applications.
• Proficiency in at least one web-oriented programming language, e.g., PHP, Java, Javascript, Python, Ruby, Perl, and relevant operating systems.
• Skill in building and managing the creative content of websites and numerous project web sites within the main RAL website.
• Experience customizing and administering a content management system, such as Drupal or Plone.
• Expert skill in illustrating, drafting, design, layout, electronic prepress and graphic arts techniques to create graphic images for print media, exhibits and/or multimedia.
• Skill in developing database structures and access methods. Ability to build queries for relational databases to return relevant information to an online application.

Education and Experience (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are not required to provide age-related information (like date of birth or graduation dates) in initial submissions.

For sponsored positions: UCAR can sponsor individuals for H-1B status only if they are already in the U.S. in H-1B status or another visa status that allows them to change to H-1B status within the U.S. UCAR is unable to sponsor new H-1B visas for individuals who are outside the U.S. and need to obtain H-1B status through Consular Processing.

While UCAR does not prohibit the use of AI tools in job applications, we strongly recommend that applicants submit primarily original work.

All roles require compliance with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. All hybrid staff are expected to work on-site approximately 3 days per week.