Audio Video and Architecture Studio Technician

Williams College • Williamstown, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Williams College is seeking an Audio Video and Architecture Technician to join the Art Department to provide support to the audio, video, and architecture studio courses taught in the studio wing of the department. Reporting to the Director of Studio Operations, this full-time, year-round position works directly with faculty, students, and other staff as they support both the audio and video needs and the architecture needs of the Art Department. The successful candidate is a well-rounded individual with technical skills in audio, video, and architectural rendering. They will work independently and collaboratively with Art Department faculty to provide operational support for the efficient functioning of all the audio, video, and architecture courses. This includes managing inventory and procurement, overseeing student equipment checkouts and returns, overseeing architecture studio organization and maintenance, and performing other AV projects or duties as needed. The position provides training and access for art students and faculty in their coursework and teaching. This position uses a wide variety of audio and visual capture equipment and works primarily with the Mac OS platform and Adobe Creative Suite.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and/or between 2 years of technical experience working with audio and video equipment and software.
• 1 year of rendering software experience.
• Experience in operating video, audio, and lighting equipment, and in the production techniques required for video production.
• Working knowledge of audio and video equipment, lighting, and chroma keying.
• Experience in using the Mac OS and Adobe CC Suite.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to organize AV inventory and develop efficient, accessible systems for equipment checkout and use.
• Experience managing multiple budgets.
• Collaborative approach to working with faculty and students.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain professionalism and flexibility in an academic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SketchUp with VRAY software for working with architectural rendering needs, or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of post-production processes and the operation of camcorders, DSLR/mirrorless cameras, and audio equipment, with the ability to support filmmaking practices in an educational context.
• Ability to instruct and support students in utilizing studio resources across the art department for academic assignments and projects.
• Interest and ability to research, develop, and implement instructional technologies and materials.
• Interest in adopting and advancing best practices for new materials, technologies, and pedagogical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the audio, video, and architecture studio courses.
• Support both the audio and video needs and the architecture needs of the Art Department.
• Provide operational support for the efficient functioning of all the audio, video, and architecture courses.
• Manage inventory and procurement.
• Oversee student equipment checkouts and returns.
• Oversee architecture studio organization and maintenance.
• Perform other AV projects or duties as needed.
• Provide training and access for art students and faculty in their coursework and teaching.
• Coordinate teaching assistants in collaboration with faculty.
• Manage multiple classroom needs across architecture, audio, and video courses, including supply ordering, maintenance, and general classroom support.
• Organize AV inventory and develop efficient, accessible systems for equipment checkout and use.
• Manage multiple budgets, including ordering materials for courses and individual student projects.
• Research, develop, and implement instructional technologies and materials.
• Create demo materials and conduct in-class equipment demonstrations.
• Engage, educate, and mentor a diverse group of learners.
• Contribute to special projects and support departmental events.

Benefits

• Full-time, year-round, benefited position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level