RAL Multi-media lead

ucar; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

UCAR is seeking a part-time, six-month term role to advise on web refresh and upgrade projects for the Research Applications Laboratory. This position supports design, development, and production of complex communication and outreach materials and multimedia tools.

The role involves mentoring Drupal developers, overseeing content creation for the main UCAR sites, and ensuring high-quality online content during the web refresh.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least ten years' experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in web development and content management systems.
• Proficiency with Drupal development and administration.
• Ability to design and manage complex websites and multimedia content.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Web architecture

Client-side apps

PHP

Java

JavaScript

Python

Ruby

Perl

Drupal administration

Relational databases

Plone

Graphic arts

Database queries

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Drupal

Plone

Job description

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Visa Sponsorship

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.

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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.