Hello, all,
We currently have an opening for a Digital Content Engineer at The Henry Ford.
Job description below and also at the link below. This is a one-year
grant-funded position, but we hope to extend funding and eventually
operationalize it. Please share with anyone you think would be interested, and
if you have any questions about the position, feel free to reach out!
https://www.thehenryford.org/about/employment/job-postings/?category=Digital+and+Emerging+Media
Digital Content Engineer (full time/temporary)
SUMMARY OF PURPOSE
As an institution dedicated to fostering a spirit of innovation through unique
educational experiences, The Henry Ford (THF) values our nationally significant
collections as key resources. With increasing focus on meaningful and
mission-aligned collections-based storytelling and providing deep access to our
collections information, vigorous, growing, and accessible Digital Collections,
collection data, and digital collections content are of key importance. The
main responsibilities of the Digital Content Engineer are twofold: 1) creation
and implementation of a vision for a robust Digital Collections dataset to
enable computational use by THF staff, partners, and other end-users; and 2)
day-to-day management of the cross-functional collections digitization process.
Works with Historical Resources, other institutional departments, and external
partners to create and deploy digitized collections content. Acts as technical
go-to person for and facilitates reuse of collections data.
Defines, develops, and implements sustainable data production processes for
new digital projects and external opportunities. Reports to Manager, Digital
Collections and Content. *This is a temporary position, funded by a grant
through the end of 2020.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In conjunction with appropriate THF staff and/or partners, conceives, develops,
and implements projects and services that advance use of Digital Collections as
data.
Researches, maintains awareness, and develops in-depth knowledge of new
technology, relevant national standards, and best practices around Digital
Collections data and digital content, assessing and integrating these into THF
practices where appropriate.
Acts as Digital Collections representative on technical and other
cross-functional teams, and verifies Digital Collections data meets established
standards, technical requirements, and internal and/or external specifications.
In conjunction with internal and external stakeholders, determines and
implements Digital Collections metadata and multimedia requirements and
automated processes to support new and emerging digital products and ongoing
digital initiatives.
Consistently considers ways to enable open access to and interoperability of
Digital Collections data and digital content, and to lower barriers to use.
In conjunction with Historical Resources and ITS staff, helps identify and
implement content and system changes to extend data model and potential use of
digitized collections data.
Project manages digitization cross-functional team, process, flow, and
schedules using meaningful metrics to reach departmental and institutional
goals and priorities.
Tracks digitization project status and coordinates cross-functional
team/stakeholder exchange of information regarding digitization and Digital
Collections data.
Champions and implements technical, programmatic, or process-related
solutions/optimization opportunities that will lower production costs; reduce
delivery timeframes; and/or assist digitization and digital content teams with
data ingest, data output, and task automation.
Develops avenues to increase digitization production by working with outside
partners (grants, for-profit businesses, institutional collaborations, etc.).
Establishes and maintains strong working relationships across multiple
functional areas and with product stakeholders, vendors, and management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
2-3 years' demonstrated management experience with digitization, data, or
digital content is required. BA degree in information management,
data/information science, computer science, or other relevant subject
preferred. Demonstrated experience with museum collections management systems
or other databases. 2-3 years' experience in scripting and data transform.
Individual must have a high customer service focus and general understanding of
museum operations. Project management training or substantive experience
necessary. Experience with tagged data formats required. Basic understanding
of the software development lifecycle and technical understanding of databases
and APIs desirable.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Must have good organizational and communication skills and be attentive to
detail. Must have the ability to work independently, as well as working with a
variety of people, and excel in a team-based, cross-functional environment.
Highly developed problem-solv
