STAFF POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Digital Assets Manager The Historic New Orleans Collection Location: 533 Royal St., New Orleans, La. 70130-2179 Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday Position: Reports to the director of systems and is responsible for coordinating workflows in conjunction with the collection information system, (MINT) and digital asset management software, (Extensis Portfolio) used by The Collection for all digital and multimedia formats including digital video and digital audio assets. Specifies and coordinates the application of, appropriate descriptive, administrative, technical and preservation metadata for digitized and born-digital content managed by the institution. The successful candidate will work with staff to create formal digital imaging and lifecycle management policies and procedures for all THNOC digital and multimedia assets. The digital assets manager will support and train staff in the use of digital asset management software. The position is responsible for ensuring that existing files are retrospectively brought into compliance with set standards, and linking files with matching item records within the collection information system. The digital assets manager works with the systems network manager on digital storage needs, configuration and backups. The digital assets manager will also work with staff to plan and implement digital initiatives involving our holdings and works with the manager of internet and interactive development to incorporate these initiatives into our website and exhibitions. As a member of the systems department the digital assets manager will also be expected to assist with other systems department duties and functions as required. Qualifications: * An advanced degree in archives, library information science, preservation, or IT. * Three years' relevant institutional expertise. * Excellent knowledge of digital standards, and best practices. * Ability to use PHP scripting language and knowledge of SQL. * Evidence of previous use of XML and related standards in previous projects. * Information Technology skills including familiarity with standard desktop productivity tools, effective data management practices, and the ability to communicate IT concepts to co-workers of varying levels of technical ability. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with others. * Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously. * Experience with Extensis Portfolio and CONTENTdm a plus. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, long term disability insurance and a 401K retirement. Position Available Immediately. Please submit your letter of application, r?sum?, and contact information for 3 references to: Carol Bartels Director of Systems The Historic New Orleans Collection 533 Royal St. New Orleans, LA 70130-2179 carol at hnoc.org Applications will be accepted until August 15th, 2008. Electronic submissions via e-mail will be accepted. More information about The Historic New Orleans Collection can be found at www.hnoc.org <http://www.hnoc.org/> .
