RAL Multi-media lead

Position Type: Term - Casual (Fixed Term). Visa Sponsored Job: No. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No. 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Pay

Hiring range: $21.00 USD – $130.00 USD. Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Schedule

Part‑time, term (6 months). Hybrid staff are expected to work on‑site approximately 3 days per week.