Interactive Web Developer

Position Title

Interactive Web Developer

Education (NCSLET) - 056

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The National Center for Science Literacy, Education, and Technology (NCSLET) is a division within the Museum's Education Department that produces educational products, primarily for distribution via the Museum's Digital Platform. Key products include OLogy (amnh.org/ology), OLogy iPad app, Seminars on Science (learn.amnh.org), and interactive curriculum tools distributed through Resources for Learning (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The Interactive Web Developer will be the primary technical resource for the Center, with responsibility for maintaining, building, and supporting the products listed above, and others.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Production and development of new interactive media in HTML5 and/or JavaScript for distribution on the Museum's multiple digital platforms.
• Technical management of the group's implementation of the content management system.
• Oversee, maintain, and support digital products with multi-language support, accessibility standards, and analytics.

Expected salary range: $85,000 to $105,000 per year.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed coursework in computer science and/or game design or natural science.
• Proficiency in website production and project management: HTML, JavaScript libraries, CSS, SASS, accessibility, responsive design.
• Strong interest in science and education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Follow-through, creative and strategic thinking, willingness to work collaboratively, and attention to detail.

• Bachelor's Degree with coursework in computer science and/or game design or natural science.
• Experience with content management systems.
• Game design experience.
• Working knowledge of WebGL, Unity and After Effects.
• Science data visualization skills.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law.

Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.