Technology Fellow

The Art Museum seeks a Technology Fellow to serve a two-year term position in support of the Manager of Technology and Information Systems. The Technology Associate assists in the day-to-day management of the technology needs of the Art Museum, which is a highly collaborative and diverse organization.   

The Technology Associate must be comfortable in learning and applying the skills necessary to provide hands-on direct technical support using available means, following assigned incidents through to completion, and maintaining a solution-based approach in the face of hard deadlines.  

The successful candidate will, during the term of the position, have developed and demonstrated the ability to interact and collaborate effectively with a wide variety of constituencies, have a problem-solving mindset, appropriately balance multiple competing priorities, and perform the following duties under the direction of the Art Museum Manager of Technology and Information Systems.  

This is a full-time, in-person position following a Monday—Friday/9 AM-5 PM schedule, with some after-hours and weekend responsibilities as required. This is a 2-year term position. 

Applications Must Include a Cover Letter 

About the Museum:  

With a collecting history that dates back to 1755, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art museums in the country, featuring collections that have grown to include over 117,000 works of art, ranging from ancient to contemporary pieces and spanning the globe. Committed to advancing Princeton’s teaching and research missions, the Art Museum also serves as a gateway to the University for visitors from around the world. The bold and welcoming new Princeton University Art Museum is open daily at the heart of Princeton’s campus. Admission is free to all.  The Museum also operates Art@Bainbridge, a gallery project at 158 Nassau Street; two Museum Stores; and Mosaic restaurant.  

To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu. 

The Technology Fellow role will focus primarily on Device & Business Application Support and, as needed, assist in IT/AV support for Museum initiatives and events. 

• Address and resolve, with appropriate training, co-worker and related parties' concerns and questions about current releases of MacOS and Windows and relevant software. 
• Provide conference room/meeting AV support, with appropriate training, when requested, as well as ensure all equipment is in working order on a scheduled basis.  
• Configure and deploy, with appropriate training, a variety of hardware devices for use on the Princeton network, including desktops, laptops, cameras, tablets, coworker “bring-your-own-device" and other specialized devices based on need.   
• Depending on need and interest, propose, develop, and deploy training materials and documentation that endeavor to increase awareness, understanding, and adoption of new collaborative tools, such as Airtable, Office 365, Jabber and other Museum-adopted platforms. 
• Research and attend relevant technical training opportunities for professional development purposes. 
• Participate in the Museum 2026 Summer Intern cohort program, providing training and orientation around Museum functions and operations. 

Essential Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

• Maximum of 3 years post-baccalaureate experience. 

• Great communication and customer service skills - and the ability to take initiative on projects   

• Familiarity with audio and visual technologies and their application in a variety of settings. 

• Familiarity with PC and Mac platforms; Microsoft Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive. 

• Familiarity with Airtable. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule. 

• Must be physically able to move and lift computers, projectors, some heavier equipment, climb ladders, etc. 

Preferred Requirements

Prior experience in a museum or higher education institution. 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.