Audiovisual Technician
About The Position
The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF) is seeking an Audiovisual Technician to support AV needs across public programs, events, classrooms, and flexible spaces at both museums and the Central Support Complex. This role involves setting up and operating audio, video, and lighting equipment, providing daily operations and maintenance support, troubleshooting AV systems, and assisting with media production. The technician will also deliver high-quality customer service and collaborate with the Digital Media Services team, requiring a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends across multiple locations.
Requirements
- Knowledge of audio/visual equipment, systems, and event support operations, including audio, video, projection, and presentation technologies.
- Knowledge of audio fundamentals, including microphone selection and placement, speaker placement, and live audio mixing.
- Knowledge of video cameras, audio/video recording, internet streaming, and multimedia production principles.
- Knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications (particularly PowerPoint), and multimedia presentation software.
- Skill in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting audio, video, lighting, projection, and presentation equipment.
- Skill in providing technical support for live events and making basic edits to multimedia presentations as needed.
- Skill in delivering excellent customer service while interacting professionally with staff, contractors, presenters, and visitors.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues with AV equipment and systems in a timely and effective manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in person, with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and work at multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate audio equipment and systems, applying best practices for microphone and speaker placement and live mixing of multiple sources.
- Set up and operate temporary and permanently installed display, projection, and lighting systems for programs, events, and galleries.
- Support AV needs across public programs, events, classrooms, and flexible spaces at both museums and the Central Support Complex.
- Provide daily operations and maintenance support for JYF's AV installations and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with audio, video, projection, and presentation systems quickly and effectively.
- Use PowerPoint and other multimedia software to display client content and make basic edits to presentations as needed.
- Serve as a production assistant, helping with video and audio production as needed.
- Provide images, videos, and other media files, and assist with digital content development and pre-production logistics.
- Contribute input to AV and media production plans.
- Deliver consistent, high-quality customer service to event staff, contractors, presenters, and visitors, following the Customer First! program.
- Work independently and as part of the Digital Media Services team, cross-training and supporting other Foundation areas as directed.
- Maintain a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends across multiple locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
