[JOB] Part Time IT Specialist, Eyebeam

Part Time IT Specialist:  EYEBEAM (New York NY)

• IT Specialist collaborates with/reports to Eyebeam’s Director of Technology and Research, maintaining all web/communications related software, as well as recommending acquisitions for repair/service, software and hardware.
• Key tasks of the IT Specialist, along with Eyebeam’s website, intranet and email systems, is to ensure that web/communications technology related requirements of all artists and technologists on site are met and that their projects can be properly realized from IT/Web perspective, giving them the support needed.
• Implement/maintain IT/Web needs across the entire organization including education and R&D Lab environments, artist studios, administrative offices, and public presentation spaces, including printing and software matters based on need.
• Handle practical aspects of enabling IT/Web connectivity for Audio and video streaming, video conferencing, and download (podcasting, etc.) based on need.
• Being in touch with internet related vendors, ISPs related to Eyebeam’s accounts, troubleshooting and maintenance, based on need.

• Supporting and maintaining artist and staff desktop/laptop systems and network infrastructure in the organization, in staff offices, labs, education labs, and workshops/hackathons, including wired and wireless connectivity, based on need;
• Assessing and keeping up with new technologies, their feasibility, viability and implementation; recommending purchases to Director of Technology & Research.
• Participating in weekly, monthly and annual planning and contribute to operational plans for the organization;
• Working with organizational and program committees based on need;
• Other duties as required.

• Background and experience in a field related to the position (e.g. IT, Web Development, Computer Science, New Media, Art and Technology, Broadcast Technology), equivalent education helpful;
• Practical experience and solid skills in management of websites, email, network hardware infrastructure;
• Knowledge of a spectrum of existing web scripting, database and coding technologies: PHP, Drupal, MySQL, XML, Ruby on Rails, Modern Javascript, Python, as well as experience with social media platforms, contemporary email and web protocols are preferred. Versatile skills and knowledge of Mac, Windows, Unix/Linux programs, and web admin/terminal skills. Eyebeam’s current website is using Drupal, but the next version will shift to new technologies.
• Implementation of technology relevant to maintaining security and privacy, VPNs, as well as emergent related matters in context of IP.
• Deep interest towards all aspects of web, social media, computing, IT, art, design and technology fields, related innovation, as well as understanding of impact of these technologies is helpful;
• Intellectual and practical curiosity and interest in new technologies, willingness to learn, figure out how to figure out, ability to troubleshoot calmly in public situations without stressing;
• Multi-tasking skills, being well organized;
• Positive and patient attitude while working with staff, artists and wider audience;
• While not a necessity, curiosity/knowledge of research done within leading professional organizations such as ACM, IEEE, SIGGRAPH etc is helpful;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends based on need;