Position Available: Director of Technology, Denver Art Museum

Job Opening | DENVER ART MUSEUM | April 6, 2010
Director of Technology | Technology Department

This is a full-time position with benefits. If you are interested in this position please email a cover letter, resume and list of three references to: hrcoordinator@denverartmuseum.org.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2010

Position Purpose:
The Director of Technology (DoT) oversees and directs all technology-related projects throughout the museum. The DoT will represent technology design and implementation as well as technology infrastructure needs at the senior management level and will report to the CFO. The DoT will be responsible for the maintenance and implementation of a comprehensive technology strategy, "road map" and priorities that support the museum's mission and vision. The DoT will also be responsible for developing and managing relationships, in collaboration with the museum's other departments, with potential donors, vendors, partners and advisors in the technology industry.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with staff, shape, refine and prioritize a comprehensive plan to implement creative technology applications throughout the museum complex.
• Supervise Technology Department and staff.
• Identify applications and trends in the technology field that can be used to meet the museum's needs and further the museum's mission and vision.
• Responsible for all of the technology design, infrastructure, and implementation of the institution for business systems, networking, online, and in the galleries (with the exception of those maintained by Security and Facilities).
• Act in the role of Executive Producer for outsourced technology projects.
• Oversee selection, implementation, and maintenance of cross-departmental business systems.
• Plan, collaborate, and develop uses of technology that touch the visitor experience.
• Support staff technology needs and growth.
• Ensure close communication between key museum departments with respect to technology.
• Develop and manage relationships with technology advisors and donors.

Job Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, in an informed and persuasive manner, to multiple constituencies, including curators, artists, administrators, staff, and external parties
• Ability to successfully manage and implement projects within deadlines and budgetary constraints
• Must understand new technologies, exhibition techniques and development, IT infrastructure, interface design, information architecture, web development and design, network operations, database design, business flow and analysis, and technology troubleshooting
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently to solve problems and deliver solutions
• Must be able to work well with end users, technologists, and management.
• Ability to play an outward facing role within both the local business/tech community as well as the tech vendor community
• Capacity to collaborate with museum professionals to develop and conceptualize ideas that result in applications of new technologies tailored to the museum's mission, vision and needs
• Knowledge of the technology field with both hands-on and strategic experience
• Experience in shaping technologies for visitor and staff workflows, experiences, and collaboration
• Ability to assess feasibility of new technology ideas or elements
• Experience in developing models or prototypes for presentation to staff, advisors, and donors

Education or Formal Training: Master’s degree or equivalent experience in related fields or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in technology related work environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing, developing, or supporting software and other new media projects
• Working experience a wide variety of software platforms, production techniques, and creative technology solutions.
• Experience with museum and non-profit business systems
• Programming and web development experience
• Experience in design of technology systems relating to visitors or customers

Other:

• Small assembly tools
• Computers
• Computer workstation operation - 75%.
• Hardware and exhibit manufacture and installation using small assembly tools.
• Routine on-site visits to other staff offices and other museum buildings (1/3 mile distance).

It is the policy of the Denver Art Museum to prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.