Technical Department
The JYI website is entering an exciting period of change, and Technical Officers are integral to this phase. Sporting significantly more multimedia content than in the past, the site is transitioning from being statically updated to being dynamically updated. In the very near future, static web page content will be revamped and a web-based publishing system will be introduced. Programmers are needed to ensure a smooth transition takes place. Graphic Artists will then begin adding many more visual aids to the site than what is currently being used. Such aids may include interactive Flash presentations for features articles and breaking news stories. Both Programmers and Graphic Artists will also be essential to launching JYI’s Career Development Network. Within a year, the JYI website will be an easily accessible, robust, and interactive experience for its visitors.
For more information please send an email to cto@jyi.org
Graphic Artist
Graphic Artists will be responsible for enhancing the visual feel of the website, including creating new interfaces and adding illustrations to feature articles. These individuals will also be responsible for gathering and creating multimedia for new JYI projects such as the JYI Focus series (e.g.,
http://www.jyi.org/focus/smallpox/).
Job Requirements: The Graphic Artist position, like most JYI staff positions, requires an average commitment of at least 5 hours per week. All communication is via internet or phone, so no geographical constraints exist – Graphic Artists may live anywhere in the world. All JYI staff are expected to check their email daily and respond promptly if necessary.
Preferred Skills or Experience: Graphic Artists do not necessarily have to be web-savvy. Photographers, drawers, or other artistically-inclined people are actively sought. Graphic Artists should have at least some familiarity with photo-editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, and should feel comfortable creating original artwork (hand-drawn or photographed). The more familiar a Graphic Artist is with photo editing and other graphics software (i.e., 3-D software such as 3-D Studio Max), the better.
Questions about this position? Contact
cto@jyi.org
Questions about applying? Contact
dhr@jyi.org
Programmer
Programmers will work with the Chief Technical Officer to develop new sections of the JYI website such as the Science Career Center. Programmers will play a key role in bringing flexibility to the JYI website by creating modules and other elements to improve user experience. Programmers will also ensure that optimal coding powers the JYI site.
Job Requirements: The Programmer position, like most JYI staff positions, requires an average commitment of at least 5 hours per week. All communication is via internet or phone, so no geographical constraints exist – Programmers may live anywhere in the world. All JYI staff are expected to check their email daily and respond promptly if necessary.
Preferred Skills or Experience: Programmers must have a complete knowledge of HTML and CSS and a working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, PHP and MySQL. Experience with Macromedia Flash and ActionScript is preferred. Programming experience with any other languages is also beneficial, but not required.
Questions about this position? Contact
cto@jyi.org
Questions about applying? Contact
dhr@jyi.org