Hi all, The Harvard Art Museums is expanding and we have a place for you. We are looking for a Technology Support Specialist in the department of Digital Infrastructure and Emerging Technology. Details below.
Thanks, Jeff Steward Director of Digital Infrastructure and Emerging Technology Harvard Art Museums 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 www.harvardartmuseums.org<http://www.harvardartmuseums.org> Title: Technology Support Specialist Department: Digital Infrastructure and Emerging Technology Location: USA, MA, Cambridge, Harvard Art Museums Time Status: Full-time The Harvard Art Museums is seeking someone to support a diverse portfolio of technology ranging from internal business applications, to exhibition hardware and mobile apps. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker/problem solver who is as comfortable working with technology as they are working with the people who benefit from it. This is a job for someone who understands how technology can enhance the museum experience and is excited by all of the possibilities. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and within a team framework. They will assist in researching technology for exhibitions, the museum galleries, the web, etc. They will participate in the evaluation, selection, maintenance and evolution of technology at the museums. It is essential that the Technology Support Specialist has the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical people. They must be curious how individual pieces of technology work but also how those pieces contribute to the whole of the Harvard Art Museums. Roles and Responsibilities: * Independently research, test, prototype, and assess emerging technologies on a project by project basis. Prepare written analysis of findings, including how it will fit into the larger vision of technology within the museum, and, as needed, demo products. * Participate in the selection of new technology for the Art Museums day-to-day operations and exhibitions. * Work with the museums staff to develop plans for the implementation and deployment of technology. * Provide hardware and software support for new technologies deployed. * Provide end-user and backend support for existing business applications (e.g. Basecamp, Filemaker, TMS (The Museum System)). * As needed work with various Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) groups regarding integration of new technology into HUIT's infrastructure and work with HUIT on the existing infrastructure they support for the museums. * Support A/V equipment, mobile hardware, and other software/hardware used in exhibitions. You can find more info and apply at http://www.employment.harvard.edu/ or https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=938640&PartnerId=25240&SiteId=5341.
