Digital Services Manager

Boston’s regional planning agency seeks civic technologist to lead new Digital Services group. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council in Boston seeks an experienced and committed individual to lead a growing team of planners and programmers working at the intersection of digital technology and regional planning. MAPC’s Data Services Department recently formed a new Digital Services group charged with finding new and effective ways to use digital tools to improve the quality of life in Metro Boston. The Digital Services Manager will oversee three web developers and will work with an interdisciplinary team of planners, analysts, and designers to execute a long-term digital product strategy, including all stages of product development, deployment, and user engagement. We are looking for someone able to expand our community partnerships, enhance our human-centered design process, and strengthen our connections with the civic tech community in Boston and across the nation. While not a technical programming position, familiarity with core web technologies is a must. BA or MA in planning, management, public policy, computer science, or related field, and three years of management experience a must. This is an ideal position for an accomplished civic technologist committed to advancing equity and sustainability in the public sector context. Salary range is $70,000 to $85,000 depending on qualifications.

MAPC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply.

PLEASE SEE COMPLETE JOB AD AT www.mapc.org (Jobs at MAPC) AND APPLY AT LINK SHOWN THERE. Posted 1/29/16. Barbara Wooten, Manager of Human Resources.