Head of Digital Collections Initiatives

Code4lib; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head of Digital Collections Initiatives leads strategy for the Museum's digital collections ecosystem, coordinating cross-departmental efforts and overseeing the development of systems, integrations, standards, and workflows that advance digital transformation.

The position manages and coordinates all aspects of the Digital Collections Initiatives unit, including digitization, digital asset management, and rights and reproductions, generating institutional revenue, managing the unit budget

Job description

Under the guidance of the Director of Collections, the Head of Digital Collections Initiatives leads strategyfor the Museum's digital collections ecosystem, coordinating cross-departmental efforts, and overseeing the development of systems, integrations, standards, and workflows that advance the Museum's digital transformation.

The position manages and coordinates all aspects of the Digital Collections Initiatives unit, including the areas of digitization, digital asset management, and rights and reproductions, generating institutional revenue, managing the unit budget and supporting digital access to collections for internal and external audiences. The role ensures that the museum’s digital assets are responsibly managed, widely accessible, and leveraged to support research, exhibits and public engagement.

This position works closely with Collections, Curation and Exhibitions, IT, Communications, Education, and Institutional Advancement to align digital initiatives with institutional priorities, secure philanthropic support and strengthen the museum’s role as a leading research institution.

Read the full job description and qualifications here .

Description

Under the guidance of the Director of Collections, the Head of Digital Collections Initiatives leads strategyfor the Museum's digital collections ecosystem, coordinating cross-departmental efforts, and overseeing the development of systems, integrations, standards, and workflows that advance the Museum's digital transformation.

The position manages and coordinates all aspects of the Digital Collections Initiatives unit, including the areas of digitization, digital asset management, and rights and reproductions, generating institutional revenue, managing the unit budget and supporting digital access to collections for internal and external audiences. The role ensures that the museum’s digital assets are responsibly managed, widely accessible, and leveraged to support research, exhibits and public engagement.

This position works closely with Collections, Curation and Exhibitions, IT, Communications, Education, and Institutional Advancement to align digital initiatives with institutional priorities, secure philanthropic support and strengthen the museum’s role as a leading research institution.

Read the full job description and qualifications here .