Interactive Technology Producer

POSITION TITLE

REPORTS TO

Senior Interactive Technology Producer

DEPARTMENT

Curatorial Team

SUPERVISES

Does not manage staff

UPDATED

April 2024

SALARY

$72,446.40

Position Summary

MoPOP is seeking a creative and innovative Interactive Technology Producer to join our curatorial team! It is the Interactive Technology Producer’s role to work closely with the Senior Interactive Exhibits Producer, the Curatorial and Exhibits teams to create AV systems and interactive experiences to further the visitors understanding, enjoyment and engagement with exhibition content and the museum’s mission. They will accomplish this using a multiplicity of cutting-edge technologies with a particular focus on software solutions. Products of this work will be diverse and robust with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. This person will also be responsible for collaborating on user and system testing, documentation, and ongoing support throughout an exhibit.

Work Schedule: This role has flexible start and end times, most often within +/- 2-3 hours to the standard 9-5pm to support needed installation and maintenance outside regular guest hours. Some travel may be required to support traveling and remote exhibitions.

Essential Job Duties (additional duties as assigned)

Work closely with Senior Interactive Technology Producer, Curatorial and Exhibits departments to develop, design and build AV systems and interactive experiences for MoPOP exhibits.
Work with other departments, as needed, to consult on interactive experiences and technologies.
Work with both internal and external parties to direct and coordinate creation of media, software and physical elements of exhibit interactives.
Design, test and develop software to support the creation of interactive experiences that fit within exhibition brand and learning objectives which elevate visitor experiences at MoPOP.
Prepare and implement user and system testing plans.
Work with Museum Tech team to maintain AV systems and interactive experiences in the museum.
Support the install and maintenance of AV systems and interactive experiences for traveling exhibits. This may require occasional travel.
Collaborate with Senior Interactive Exhibits Producer to compile comprehensive documentation and backups for AV systems and interactive experiences.
Support our internal culture which inspires and empowers our staff to live our mission to its highest standards.
Contribute to a consistent customer service standard across all departments.
Work to ensure customer service is ingrained at the core of the team and is reflected outward to our guests and other staff.
Commitment to participating in anti-racism work, learning about the ways institutional racism impacts the workplace, and supporting teammates in operationalizing DEIA strategies in the department.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

At least three (3) years of software development experience.
At least three (3) years of audio-visual integration and engineering experience.
At least one (1) year of electronics experience.
Demonstrated ability to creatively engage visitors with innovative technologies.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a dynamic range of people.
Ability to assume high levels of responsibility, handle stress, stay organized, focused, and leveled.

Tools and Systems:

Proficient in c-style programming languages.
Experience with 3D software environments like Unity and Processing.
Familiarity with the Visual Studio and Arduino integrated development environments.
Familiarity with basic principles of low voltage electronics.
Information technology – i.e. proficiency in writing batch scripts and troubleshooting unique systems developed for exhibitions.
Proficient with audio editing software, like Pro Tools, Audacity, etc.

Benefits

This regular full-time position includes Medical/Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 3.08 hours of accrued Vacation per bi-weekly pay period, Seattle Sick/Safe, 2-7 Floating Holidays dependent on hire date, 8 Company Holidays paid throughout the year, EAP, 401k plan with vested match schedule once eligible, and subsidized transportation benefits for Orca Pass or parking.

Why MoPOP

We’re really glad you’re thinking about joining the team at MoPOP! We believe pop culture is a universal language capable of building connections across a range of people, no matter our differences in race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, education, socio-economic status, ethnicity, country of origin, or any other characteristic that makes us who we are. For more than twenty years, we have been showcasing how music, film, fashion, video games, sports, and more spark those connections and create a lasting cultural impact.

MoPOP provides both a physical space and an emotional and intellectual opportunity for people from any background to explore, find and build community, and recognize their own creative potential. This applies not only to our guests, but also to our staff — be it in designing an educational program to engage the next generation of creators, trying to reach a new audience with a marketing initiative, preserving an artifact in our collection, or providing excellent customer service to a visitor. If this sounds like something you’d be into, we’d love to hear from you!

MoPOP’s Mission and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility 

Our mission is to make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities. A nonprofit grounded in five core values — open arms, creative exchanges, light bulb moments, pursuing excellence, and excitement — MoPOP is actively committed to ongoing learning in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). In partnership with our community, we hope to also develop safe spaces for their application. This includes taking steps to continue increasing our awareness of institutional “-isms,” as well as uncovering and undoing the ways they show up in museum culture. We recognize this is a process that requires intentionality, energy, and resources, and we are developing a DEIA framework that can cultivate a work environment and museum experience that is truly welcoming for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse backgrounds enables us to better meet our mission and encourage BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply. We acknowledge that our work to build safe spaces and better systems for traditionally marginalized groups is ongoing and will require constant vigilance and expect all MoPOP employees to be part of our DEIA journey.

Please email jobs@MoPOP.org if you need reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process.

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