1 Digital Technician Job in Charlottesville, VA
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc. is Hiring a Digital Technician Near Charlottesville, VA
- Code documents in xml with content and format tagging for digital and print publications (40%)
- Assist in the development of display stylesheets and functional requirements for the new Digital Archive of Slavery to Freedom At Monticello (20%)
- Assist in testing and evaluating the feasibility of tools and features needed for the eventual editorial work on future documents to be added to the new Digital Archive of Slavery to Freedom At Monticello (20%)
- Evaluate the coding of documents keyboarded or revised by others and determines the best strategy for correcting parsing errors and imposing consistent project style (5%)
- Determine adjustments necessary to improve the readability of digital manuscript images and make the necessary improvements (5%)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn Oxygen xml editor, Text Encoding Initiative (TEI), Adobe Photoshop, and general xml.
- Strong grasp of documentary editing techniques or willingness to learn.
- Ability to accurately read a wide range of difficult handwritten historical texts.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Master’s Degree in history, software development, digital humanities, or related field is preferred but not required.
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401k
- Free admission to Monticello and partner institutions
- Beautiful grounds and walking trails
- Employee discount in the café, gift shop, and Monticello catalog
Job Summary
Full Time
Arts & Culture
$85k-107k (estimate)
08/11/2023
05/28/2024
monticello.org
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
200 - 500
1923
LESLIE BOWMAN
$50M - $200M
Arts & Culture
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About Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc.
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation (formerly the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation) owns and operates Monticello, the mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson and the only home in America on the elite World Heritage List of the United Nations. Incorporated in 1923, after the federal government waived its third opportunity to acquire Monticello for the nation, the Foundation purchased the house and land from the Levy family, stewards of the estate for 89 years. As a private, nonprofit organization, the Foundation receives no regular federal or state budget support for its twofold mission of preserv...ation and education. Since 1923, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation has steadily expanded its role as a museum and educational institution. Its facilities now include the house and gardens on nearly 2,000 of Jefferson's original 5,000 acres; the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies next door at Kenwood, a headquarters for Jeffersonian research and teaching and home to the Jefferson Library; and the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants, which propagates heirloom varieties and makes them available to institutions and individuals. The David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Smith Education Center hosts state-of-the art exhibits for visitors of all ages. It serves as the gateway to Jeffersons timeless Monticello, preparing guests for their trips to the historic mountaintop through dynamic content presenting fresh perspectives on Monticello and the enduring significance of Jeffersons life and ideas. About a half a million people visit Monticello each year.
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