Audio Visual Technical Specialist P/T

National Constitution•Philadelphia, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Audio Visual (AV) Technical Specialist is responsible for the operation, upkeep, and upgrade of all audio-visual systems throughout the museum. Specialist maintains the Center’s theaters and exhibits, which consist of over 120 networked and integrated computers and over 95 peripheral devices controlled over 7 IP networks. Specialist may engineer systems for in-house and traveling exhibits by designing and installing sound, video, and control systems, and encoding AMX Netlinx and other stand-alone control programs; may operate equipment for live events, which may include, but is not limited to, audio, video, and/or computer presentations. May design and fabricate physical infrastructure components for new or modified AV installations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Technical certification including, but not limited to, ICIA Accreditation
Travel required for exhibit install, de-install and/or maintenance as required
Ability to work weekends, evening hours, or holidays as needed and assigned
PC Windows environment; Macintosh/Linux, OS knowledge a plus
Network management
Microsoft Office Suite
Apple and Adobe graphics and video suites
Computer and electronics repair at the sub assembly level
Computer Programming; C, Visual Basic, AMX Netlinx, Electrosonic Escan,
AV systems design
Computer aided drafting/design
LCD, DLP, Laser and other video projector technology, including, but not limited to, experience with color balancing and alignment
Plasma, LCD, LED monitors and touchscreens, including AMX Touchscreen design (TP2, TP3)
Theatrical moving lighting systems including, but not limited to, Aura, Robe, ETC, Horizon, DMX 512
Various cabling and connection terminations systems for power, audio, video, IT, phone, and control
AV control systems and software such as AMX and QSC Q-SYS
AV over IP schema such as Audinate Dante and HD Base-T
Experience with basic lift devices (e.g. Genie lift)
Basic mechanical knowledge including a basic familiarity with hand and power tools

Nice To Haves

Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) credential preferred
2-5 years prior experience maintaining or servicing audio visual systems preferred
Experience with AV systems design, installation, and programming preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain various systems throughout the museum including, but not limited to: lighting, projectors, screens, monitors, computers, audio and video processors, amplifiers, and loudspeakers
Perform start-up, monitoring, troubleshooting, and shut down of exhibits and control room systems
Operate live sound, video, computer projection, sound recording, and videography and video recording equipment for events, including remote camera operation and multi-camera switching
Update and maintain video conferencing technology
Record podcasts and videocasts for various programs and events
Perform video and audio editing using NLE packages
Perform periodic preventative maintenance and fine-tuning of systems and components as required
Assist in training of museum, theater, and exhibit staff as well as part-time AV Technicians and department interns
Assist in managing the PC networks on which most systems are based
Design, program, and wire the automation, sound, and video systems for traveling exhibits and new systems within the museum
Design and build containers, cabinetry, and/or physical support systems for various AV equipment systems
Travel to remote sites to install, and de-install the Center’s traveling exhibits
Perform on-site troubleshooting and remote technical support for traveling exhibits, when necessary
Write technical documentation for new, existing, and traveling AV systems
Perform other duties as assigned