Digital Media Assistant Job at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.

Posted Job Title
Digital Media Assistant

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Open to all, the Museum is home to remarkable objects and powerful stories that emerge from its extraordinary expeditions across the world. Discover the cultures of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Mediterranean, from the very first cities of the Middle East to the kings of ancient Egypt; from prehistoric Mexico to the lives of Native American communities today. Experience the mystery of the ancient past, gain an understanding of our shared humanity, and find your own place in the arc of human history.

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager of Digital Records, Archives, and Publications and with guidance from the Digital Media Developer, this role will contribute to both the existing and in-development Penn Museum websites in support of the reskin implementation project and ongoing web content needs.

This position will involve website tasks such as image cropping and resizing for a new design standard and critical content updates to the live website. Other responsibilities include collaborating on adjusting content to fit new templates and ensuring adherence to style guidelines.

The position will need to know Adobe Photoshop for image manipulation and will write HTML, apply CSS classes, and work mainly in WordPress and Joomla content management systems, competency with Drupal is relevant.

This is a temporary, part-time position for 25 hours per week. Hours are expected to include 2 full workdays during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm) with Thursdays required. Remaining hours to be completed in half- and/or full-day blocks with flexibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.
1-2 years of experience required.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, for efficiently creating and editing images required. Competency with batch actions is preferred.
Experience in coding HTML/CSS required.
Experience with major Content Management Systems like Joomla, Drupal, Wordpress required.
Excellent communication skills and collaborative working style required.
Proven time management practices and self-motivation required.

Target Pay Range:
$18 - $24/hour commensurate with education and experience

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
University Museum

Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.


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