Audio Visual (AV) Technology Engineer Intern

The Henry Ford • Dearborn, MI

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ford Foundation Equity Initiative (FFEI) Internship Program at The Henry Ford is a cohort-based program that offers professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We invite diverse candidates who are curious about careers in the museum world to become a part of our legacy and take it forward. For Summer 2026, internships will last 12 weeks, projected to begin on May 26th and conclude on August 21st. Candidates who have a disability, identify as Black, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Arab, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Latino/a/x, LGBTQIA+, or who exist at the intersection of these identities are encouraged to apply. All submitted applications will be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis in the order that they are received. We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications sooner rather than later. The Ford Foundation Equity Initiative Internship Program Overview and Time Commitment The FFEI Internship Program’s mission is to offer opportunities in museum work to emerging professionals who identify with historically marginalized groups and to invite our interns to think outside the box and explore their careers in new ways. Participants will engage in the program through various bi-weekly professional development workshops hosted on our Dearborn campus. Workshops typically occur on Wednesdays during the work week. It is mandatory for participants to attend, and applicants should work with their leadership to ensure proper attendance. Attendance to our Intern Orientation is also mandatory. Our 2026 Summer Intern Orientation will occur on May 26th, 2026. How will we work together? The Audio Visual (AV) Technology Engineer Intern can expect to work fully on-site, which requires the ability to commute to our campus in Dearborn, MI. We are seeking an AV Technology Engineer Intern to work alongside the Technology team for the Ford Rouge Factory Tour Facility. As a one-of-a-kind experience at The Henry Ford, from start to finish the Ford Rouge Factory Tour offers awe-inspiring encounters with America’s celebrated manufacturing past, present, and future. You will have the opportunity to support the daily operation and maintenance of the Legacy Theater and Manufacturing Innovation Theater, which include state-of-the-art digitally controlled video projection systems, special effects, show programmed robots, lighting, and sound. You will also learn troubleshooting techniques and work through problems that may arise in the systems.

Requirements

• Relevant audio/visual experience
• Academic background in information technology, computer science, or related field
• Ability to take direction and receive feedback
• Willingness to ask questions and ask for help
• Ability to manage complex and simultaneous processes
• Curiosity

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with offstage/behind-the-scenes theater experience should also consider applying.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and operation of show lighting, sound effects, and audio/visual elements
• Assisting in managing technology and audio/visual set-up and takedown for special events
• Conducting safety checks of all systems, gaining valuable experience in safety protocols and procedures
• Assisting in the performance of repairs and adjustments to technology components throughout the theaters and facility
• Contribute to computer programming with theater operations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed