JOB: Technology Specialist @ Leonardo

Technology Specialist

The Leonardo seeks a full-time, permanent technology specialist who will help shape and
execute the museum’s technology vision, online presence, and visitor experience up to and after
opening day on April 15, 2011. Working with the manager of technology experience, this person
will help develop a technology strategy and implementation plan for The Leonardo’s website, on-
site technology experience for visitors, and ongoing social media efforts. As a small but growing
organization, The Leonardo seeks a person who brings passion, a strong work ethic, and unusual
ideas to new projects while supporting the museum’s vision and mission.

This position is part of the exhibits team, a placement that emphasizes the crucial job of content
development and management as the museum ramps up its operations. Your work will have a
direct public outlet and audience, and this is an opportunity to work with an emerging cultural
institution at the start-up level.

Duties/Responsibilities

• work with the manger of technology experience to collaboratively execute The Leonardo’s
technology vision through the museum’s opening and beyond
• anticipate and follow technology trends relevant to The Leonardo’s mission and vision
• oversee some outsourced technology projects, including work with The Leonardo’s IT and
website contractors
• work with staff to create and refine cutting-edge technology content for The Leonardo’s visitor
experience
• collaboratively work on long-term planning for a nascent technology department
• provide cross-departmental technology content support and planning, including work with
ticketing, retail, events, education, development, and general operations
• continually and quickly assess new technology opportunities or elements

Qualifications

• must have curiosity and interest in contemporary science, technology and art
• must be passionate about working for a start-up museum in Salt Lake City
• proven ability to execute multiple projects within tight deadlines and budgets
• must understand and track changes to:
• new technologies
• exhibition techniques and development
• IT infrastructure
• user interface design
• web development and design (CMS experience preferred)
• network operations
• database design and maintenance
• social media platforms
• technology troubleshooting
• proven ability to work both cooperatively and independently toward solutions
• must be passionate about creating many different types and formats of content for The
Leonardo’s online and on-site visitors (experience preferred with any or all of following: film
shooting/editing, audio recording/editing, photography)
• ability to work and communicate effectively with all users of technology in the museum — in-
person and on-line visitors, staff, management, and advisors

Education and experience

• four-year college or university degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• 3 or more years experience working with IT systems and online web presences
• working experience in a variety of software platforms, production techniques and creative tech
solutions
• programming and web design/development experience
• experience preferred in design and development of technology experiences for visitors
• experience preferred with museums and/or non-profit organizations

Miscellaneous

This position requires mobility and agility working in and around a building that will be under
construction until spring 2011. Routine visits from The Leonardo’s temporary off-site offices to
The Leonardo’s building are required (approximately 1 mile away). The ability to lift equipment up
to 50 pounds is required. Assembly of equipment with small hardware is required.

Salary

Dependent on experience.

To apply

Please send a cover letter, CV, up to five professional references, and any relevant portfolio
material to Chris Davies, cdavies@theleonardo.org, as soon as possible. This position is open
until filled. Application materials will not be returned, so please send only duplicates.

The Leonardo is an equal-opportunity employer for all persons without regard to sex, race,
religion, color, national origin, age, physical, mental or educational disability, sexual orientation,
and/or status as a veteran.