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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Head of Information Technology to lead our Information Technology team. The Folger is preparing to reopen in June 2024 after a four-year building renovation, which includes an expanded footprint and redeveloped digital infrastructure. The Head of Information Technology will be expected to develop and implement a vision and strategy for the Folger’s IT resources, in conjunction with stakeholders across the institution. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, they will supervise a team of 2-3 full-time staff, plus contract help, to manage the organization’s technology systems and provide excellent customer service to around 160 end users.
OVERVIEW
The ideal candidate for the Head of Information Technology role at The Folger Shakespeare Library should be prepared to spearhead the development and execution of a multi-year IT strategy aligned with organizational goals, in collaboration with stakeholders across the institution. The selected candidate should be ready to assess and prioritize long-range technology priorities, map out system lifetimes, and plan for upgrades and replacements as needed. Additionally, they should be prepared to stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements, while effectively managing budgets and promoting a culture of innovation and resilience within the IT team. The ideal candidate possesses formal training in network administration, extensive experience in managing staff and administering network environments, and proficiency in articulating and addressing complex technology issues while keeping abreast of emerging technologies and best practices.
This standard schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm, which is a 35-hour work week with an hour unpaid lunch daily. This position works primarily onsite with the ability for occasional telework. May be required to respond outside of normal working hours in cases of emergency. The selected candidate will need to be within a commutable distance to the D.C. office (DC, MD, VA) by their start date.
Health & safety: The health and well-being of all staff, contractors, and visitors is our top priority. While the Folger no longer requires masks or vaccinations (except for AEA spaces), we support and encourage individuals to take the safety precautions they are most comfortable with, and we ask that individual choices are respected. The Folger offers organization-funded healthcare plans for full-time staff and extensive leave options to all staff in the case of any health issues that arise.
Compensation:
- This is a monthly-paid salary position with a pay range of $120,000-$140,000 annually.
- Total compensation includes an extensive benefits plan, including a generous 403b contribution and match, outlined at https://www.folger.edu/employee-benefits.
A FEW ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Strategic Planning
- Develop and implement a multi-year IT strategy for the Folger aligned with organizational mission and goals, utilizing strategy as the basis for resource allocation, personnel and IT related decision-making.
- Requires demonstrated proficiency in overseeing and coordinating contracted personnel and external vendors.
Department and Organization Priorities
- Assumes full responsibility for the computer operations of the Folger, which include the infrastructure, systems, hardware, operational and office operations software, data security, backup, and protection of data assets.
- Facilitates the strategy for threat detection, response and recovery across the Folger’s IT and digital infrastructure.
Departmental Management
- Supervises the Systems Engineer in maintaining the integrity of the computer infrastructure, including wiring and connections, shared software and files, switches, hubs, and configuration design.
- Oversees all network troubleshooting and problem resolution and upgrades and updates. Maintains a dependable Internet connection and VPN connections.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Justice
Nonprofit HR is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where equity, diversity, inclusion & justice (EDIJ) are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the clients that we serve. To fully realize our goal, we prioritize our understanding of the complexities of DEI within our workforce to inform our approach to talent management. We believe that this guides how we do our work, advise our clients to operationalize EDIJ and position our content and educational opportunities to help strengthen the talent management capacity of the social impact sector. See the full statement.