Audio-Visual Technician

Philadelphia Museum of Art • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking an Audio-Visual (AV) Technician to set up and operate a variety of audio-visual systems and devices. This role involves assisting in the production of multimedia projects for exhibits, website, and social media content, as well as performing minor repairs on AV equipment. The technician will work with sound systems, projection systems, video and sound recording equipment, mixing boards, microphones, speakers, projectors, interactive devices, video monitors, and lighting.

Requirements

• Excellent technical knowledge of presentation, video recording, interactive kiosks, videoconferencing, and other AV hardware with a strong working knowledge of IT systems.
• Comprehensive hands-on AV equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of audio and video production and editing hardware/software including Adobe Premiere.
• Knowledge of desktop presentation software - specifically MS PowerPoint and Apple Keynote.
• Strong customer service skills.
• The ability to project manage, prioritize, work with vendors, and execute tasks under deadline pressure is essential.
• A commitment to maintaining and expanding related skillsets is required.
• Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus.
• Able to climb ladders and work on lifts up to 25 feet in height.
• Able to move equipment up to 50 pounds up to 20 feet.
• Able to position self to install equipment, including under furniture and in tight spaces.

Nice To Haves

• AVIXA CTS certificate desired.

Responsibilities

• Transport, assemble, operate, maintain, and perform minor repair on AV equipment.
• Assist in the production of audio and video multimedia projects for exhibits, website, and social media content.
• Carry, set up, adjust, and operate video cameras, recording equipment, sound systems, speakers, projectors, projection screens, video monitors, and lighting equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
• Discounted guest tickets for admission
• Discounts on gift memberships
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with museum match
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed