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Development Director, VT Folklife Center

Miko — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:06:31 -0800

Position: Development Director Organization: Vermont Folklife Center Location: Middlebury, Vermont Date posted: 5/21/2008 Application deadline: 6/20/2008 Reports to: Executive Director The Vermont Folklife Center is seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic individual to serve as its Development Director. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with our professional staff and Board of Trustees to increase philanthropic support for the organization. The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, be self-motivated, have demonstrated experience with all aspects of annual membership and special project campaigns, and be able to facilitate donor cultivation and solicitation activities. S/he must be technologically savvy and competent in all aspects of database management. About the Vermont Folklife Center Founded in 1984, the Vermont Folklife Center’s mission is to document and preserve the voices and traditions of Vermont and its communities. Headquartered in its new offices in downtown Middlebury, the VFC’s new interactive multimedia exhibit, educational classroom, and digital recording studio are state-of-the-art facilities. Our new climate-controlled archive houses over 4000 interviews collected from Vermonters. Our expanded gift shop features a unique shopping experience with exciting items from Vermont and beyond. For over two decades, the Vermont Folklife Center (VFC) has pioneered the use of the oral interview to strengthen communities and build cross-cultural understanding. The VFC’s key programs include our “Discovering Community,” a week-long intensive summer workshop for educators and community leaders; the “Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program,” which strengthens multi-cultural communities; “Youth Radio Vermont,” a program that teaches students the use of digital media as a tool to explore community; and our new Vision & Voice Documentary Workspace, a multi-faceted education site that features the work of both established and novice documentarians in an innovative gallery setting. Job Description Summary The ideal candidate will be personable, organized, and able to set and meet goals and deadlines. The Development Coordinator’s integral role includes supporting the Executive Director, the Board of Trustees and the Folklife Center staff in their philanthropy-related outreach and cultivation activities. A firm belief in the value of a multi-cultural community is needed as well as an appreciation for the preservation of cultural heritage. The Development Director is a full-time position and will, in part: • develop and implement fundraising strategies to engage members, major donors, and corporations and foundation • coordinate direct mail appeals • research corporate and foundation funding opportunities and prepare proposals • plan and implement donor cultivation and stewardship events • manage donor database • acknowledge donors’ gifts in a timely and accurate fashion. • work collaboratively with other staff to advance the mission of the Folklife Center Experience Require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years' related work experience in nonprofit Development or the equivalent. Excellent writing skills and experience with data entry and database reporting are essential. Experience working in FileMaker Pro preferred. Experience with producing direct mail appeals and foundation proposals needed. If you are excited about being a part of the Vermont Folklife Center team and have the experience and qualifications needed, please submit a resume and cover letter: Vermont Folklife Center, Attn: Hiring Committee, 88 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. Fax 802-388-1844. Email: bhooker@vermontfolklifecenter.org. No phone calls please. Salary is commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered as well as a congenial working environment. The Vermont Folklife Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

Technical Writer

Skyanth — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:33:14 -0800

For mBalance, a company developing SMS networking servers (routing, applications, storage, billing, etc.) Looking for a highly competent Technical Writer to produce and manage the product documentation of the mBalance products. The Technical Writer will interact directly with Engineers and process the existing R&D documentation of the TextPass products into end user documentation. The role requires a technical background and an expert knowledge of word processing tools such as MS Word. Required: * Native English language skills; * At least 3 years experience as technical writer, preferably in a software product environment; * Expert knowledge and experience of word processing, preferably MS Word; * Good knowledge and experience of graphic editing tools, preferably MS PowerPoint; * Proven ability to conform to company documentation style; * Solid technical background supported by technical training; * Proven ability to quickly grasp new technical information; * Experience with document management; * Professional attitude and eagerness to deliver high quality work; * Involvement in technical and commercial product document reviews. It's a great opportunity - cool company, growing very quickly, they know that documentation is a very important part of the process, nice people, good atmosphere. Plus, you'd become my colleague, and I am -as we all know- very good company. If you live outside of Amsterdam/the Netherlands but want to move here, I know the company helps out with the moving process (though I don't know to what extent - I didn't have to move myself). This is an in-house job based in Amsterdam. Telecommuting is possible to some extent; you'd have to be physically present part of the time, though. The above is a mix of my own input and the job description we have, by the way, and I typed it in under three minutes. So if it looks goofy, meh. :)

ASP .NET Web Developer

Material Media — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:29:54 -0800

Material Media, the company that runs Nerve.com, Babble.com, and other sites, is hiring a web developer. This job will present you with the opportunity to create web applications for highly-visible, well-known, and much-trafficked websites. We will provide you with a relaxed, creative environment, provisioned with the latest tools and equipment. You will participate in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment and maintenance. Additionally, you will spend about 20% of your time providing desktop support, and about 5% of your time maintaining a legacy VBScript codebase that will be largely replaced this year. - Job Requirements - - 4+ years of experience with C#, Java, or C++ - 4+ years of experience with SQL - 1+ years of full-time industry experience with C# and .NET - 1+ years of full-time industry experience with SQL Server - A BS in Computer Science or 5+ years of relevant full-time industry experience - A thorough understanding of data design and database technology - A thorough understanding of object-oriented programming and design - A distaste for workarounds, hacks, and kludges - A strong sense of elegance in code and design - The ability to work independently - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Perfectionism - About our work environment - We pride ourselves on having a laid-back, relaxed environment. Jeans and t-shirts are the norm. You will be surrounded by creative, freethinking individuals who have interesting jobs. Hours are normal, and you won't be expected to take your work home with you. Strategies and designs are discussed freely and are always open for debate. Additionally, we have a pool table, a fully-stocked liquor cabinet, and pizza day once a month. And I guarantee that our work parties rival your friends' house parties. - Pay and benefits - Pay is $60,000 a year, plus full medical and dental. - Eligibility - This job requires you to be on-site, and you must be a US citizen. No H1-B, offshore, outsource, or telecommuting.

Online developer at Spokane newspaper

onemoreryan — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:18:47 -0800

We've got a great web team here in Spokane, a newsroom that buys into an online future, and we're willing to rewrite the rules of doing journalism on the web. But right now we're stuck on a site running ASP, with a design to match. So we're moving to Django, leaving our old site behind and relaunching from scratch. Our focus is intensely local; we want to give people in our community not just the news, but places to explore what they're passionate about. We're going to build something great, and then we're going to keep building great things. And we want your help. About us - We work for a family-owned newspaper, running spokesmanreview.com, spokane7.com, and other sites devoted to local news and entertainment. - We're offering competitive salary and benefits. We'll also help you relocate to Spokane, an affordable city tucked into a beautiful corner of the Pacific Northwest. What you should have - HTML/CSS/XML/Javascript background. You know the drill. We've got a great multimedia team, so editing and production skills aren't what we're looking for. We want a coder who likes to build the tools that our newsroom and readers will use. - Understanding of database development. Everything we do has a database underneath. We need someone with a strong, user-focused feel for the design and development of data projects. - A record of solid web development. This developer will help us build spokesman.com from the ground up. We'll be running Ellington, so Python/Django experience is ideal. But if you've got a track record in Ruby or PHP and Django sounds interesting, let's talk. - People skills. Our web team sits right in the newsroom, and the relationships we have with reporters, editors and photographers are crucial to our site's success. This developer will be working with all types of people, with all levels of comfort with technology. If this sounds like you, send your resume and links to Ryan Pitts at ryanp@spokesman.com.

Contract job: Yahoo widget development

jbickers — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:20:56 -0800

Need a custom widget developed for the Yahoo widget engine. Will provide you with a Photoshop file for the widget itself; you'll break it apart and make it functional. Includes minor functionality (web link, Google search box, to-dolist/checkboxes).

Software Engineer (Open Source)

matildaben — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:04:45 -0800

As an Open Source Software Engineer, you will be responsible for creating business applications using PHP, Perl, PostgreSQL, and HTML. Must have the ability to take a project through the entire Software Development Life Cycle; including deployment to production. This position requires strong PHP skills in both object-oriented and procedural programming (emphasis on object-oriented). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Create robust, extensible web applications using PHP, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. • Review/create technical specifications. Review functional specification and work with the project team to provide technical solutions that meet the needs of the business. • Manage work on an ongoing basis to ensure target, on-time delivery and provide continuous improvement and updates. • The ability to write clear technical specifications and to explain technical ideas and designs to peers and management, and independent problem solving abilities are required. • The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, taking project from specification to end user acceptance. Must have a proven record of delivering software products. QUALIFICATIONS: • 3+ years of experience creating web applications using PHP, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. • Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming practices and Model, View, Controller paradigm. • Proficient in SQL and understanding of relational database and schema creation. • Commitment to quality, customer service and teamwork. • Technical skills: PHP, PostgreSQL, Object-oriented programming, MySQL, Perl, HTML, JavaScript, cascading style sheets, Smarty templating system (or other similar template system), SQL, XML, SOAP, Linux (shell scripting with Perl and basic understanding of Linux tools), and Apache web server (basic configuration knowledge). • Experience with networking and web technologies including DNS, DHCP, and LDAP is a plus. • Experience working with Java, C#, or other pure object-oriented language a plus. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • BS in Computer Science or Engineering or related field. HouseValues is the nation’s leading provider of Web-based marketing solutions for real estate professionals. Based in Kirkland, the company was recently named one of Washington’s ‘Best Places to Work’ by Washington CEO magazine, and was recognized by Deloitte & Touche as not only the fastest growing technology company in Washington state, but the ninth fastest-growing technology company in North America. Join an energetic group of technology professionals who are focused on delivering innovative solutions to our customers nationwide. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to work with a highly motivated team in a positive, fast-paced environment, where your experience, creative thinking and exceptional skills will be appreciated and rewarded.

Web developer in South-East England

bwerdmuller — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:08:23 -0800

Hey! We're looking for web developers to work on the next version of our open source social networking framework (and the projects that spring out of it, which are both end-user websites and intranet facilities).

We are:

An innovative Oxford based start-up, hard at work bringing social networking to business, education, non-profits and anyone we can make more efficient.
Committed to open source software and business methodologies.
A friendly and relaxed, but driven, small team.
Interested in dynamic people who bring something new to the table.

You are:

Creative but level-headed.
Both able and willing to clearly share your own ideas as well as listen to and discuss other people's with an open mind.
A genuine web user who understands net culture, is excited by the medium and sees its wider implications.
An old hand at programming for LAMP environments, with some experience of object orientated methodologies. Bonus points for additional experience with any of CakePHP, the Yahoo! UI library or similar, and IIS. We care much more about what you've done than what certificates you have: show us the web apps you're most proud of.
Friendly and relaxed, but efficient.
A fluent English speaker.
Happy with both telecommuting and working from the office.
Willing to work at a company called "Curverider", with a largely non-violent attitude towards people who use words like "folksonomy".

To apply: Send us your CV, preferably in PDF or a common wordprocessor format, to us at info@curverider.co.uk. Also include a brief covering letter about you, a website URL that represents you (eg a Facebook profile), a web application you've written and the answers to these six questions, including as much or as little detail as you think is necessary:

Describe, in English, a simple user login mechanism, including potential security risks and how to overcome them.
What is AJAX? How does it work? When shouldn't you use it?
Explain inheritance.
Pick three community websites and describe their relative merits.
What, for you, are the most important aspects of a web application?
Register with http://eduspaces.net/ and explore the system. How would you improve it?

Web Engineer needed ASAP!

seatedbather — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 13:56:24 -0800

My company is implementing practical technology-based solutions to address critical business issues in the $10 billion high-end furniture industry. Integrating social networking, e-commerce, and advanced catalog search technology, we are connecting powerful buyers and sellers in a way that will transform the market. The company has secured top-tier seed financing from high-tech and venture investors. The company's headquarters are in San Francisco, CA. Web Engineer We are looking for an experienced web engineer with solid technical skills and a passion for building elegant products for a non-technical user base. The Web Engineer is responsible for building key pieces of the site, managing the release of new features, and partner integrations. Working closely with the web design team, the Web Engineer will manage all technical aspects of the site. This position provides an exciting opportunity to have a leadership role in an early stage company bound for success. Required Skills & Experience 4+ years of professional Web development experience Strong PHP experience and example projects Strong sense of commitment and responsibility Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent teamwork skills Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Experience with writing technical implementation specifications and test plans Fast learner - can quickly come up to speed with different technologies and develop prototypes as needed Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple simultaneous tasks Expertise in cross-platform DHTML, XHTML, CSS 2.0, JavaScript 1.5, XML, XSLT Fluency in PHP, JSP, or ASP.NET BS/MS in Computer Science or comparable experience Desired Skill & Experience PHP, Drupal, CSS, Java 1.5 Ecommerce systems development experience Familiarity with database schema design, and MYSQL or Oracle

Contract-to-perm Web Programmer (.net preferred)

Sangre Azul — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:19:41 -0800

I've got two job opportunities - you may apply to one or both. short term: Contract work. We need a kick-ass .net (flavor up to you) and SQL web programmer to create a few large, CMS-driven sites from scratch. You are welcome to bring your own libraries and user controls to the table. Work starts immediately and will be enough to keep your attention full-time for at least 4 weeks. Documentation and scope established, look and feel done & sliced - we just need you to code, code, code. Project Manager is a former developer and will help get you up to speed. Telecommuting is fine, being local would be awesome. long term: Contract-to-perm. Any language/platform (.net/SQL preferred), we want a superstar developer to lay down a foundation for a future programming department. Establish coding standards, create libraries, and help develop a core suite of CMS tools. You'd be working with a team of folks on project planning and scope, and with gfx/HTML/CSS people on final production. We are nice people in an established webdev firm, if a little overwhelmed by the amount of business we have recently attracted. Shoot me some of your work and a bit about you to get the ball rolling.

Science Museum Executive Director

mygothlaundry — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:05:40 -0800

Colburn Earth Science Museum, Asheville, NC seeks a dynamic and energetic individual for full-time museum management. 4-year degree with experience in fund-raising, administration, grant writing and financial management required. Geology background and/or advanced degree a plus. Resume and cover letter to: Search Committee, Colburn Earth Science Museum, PO Box 1617, Asheville, NC 28802. That's the listing that goes everywhere. For you, my fellow mefites, let me say that the Colburn is a charming small museum with a full time staff of four. The director will, in other words, be doing his/her own administrative work. We used to be purely a gem & mineral museum; the change of focus to Earth Science took place in 2004. There are some dedicated volunteers, a sweet collection of gems and minerals, a great selection of kids programs, a tiny mine installation you can go through with a detonator that makes a great explosion noise and not much money. At all. Therefore, our most pressing need is for a development person; you must have fundraising background to be considered for this position. We're a pretty nice group of people to work with and Asheville is a great place to live. This could be a great job for the right person. People love this museum and with reason, because it is an old fashioned, charming little museum that also fills a very, very important niche in local science education. http://www.colburnmuseum.org