Temporary A/V Technician

Department: Exhibition Design and Productions

Reports to: Manager of Exhibition A/V

Job Type: Temporary – Part-time

Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum

Summary/Objective:

The A/V Technician will focus on audiovisual support for museum exhibitions. Work will include the installation and de-installation of audiovisual equipment for Museum exhibitions. Audiovisual equipment may include, but is not limited to digital projectors, flat screen monitors, computers, amplifiers, speakers, media players, and various mounting hardware.

This is a temporary, part-time position.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Work in a team environment and abide by all health and safety protocols.
• Install and deinstall audiovisual equipment.
• Support the maintenance and day-to-day operations of running audiovisual exhibitions.
• Pack and unpack audiovisual equipment.
• Help maintain galleries, as well as art and audiovisual equipment storage spaces.
• Oversee the technical aspects of audiovisual setups, including both hardware and software.
• Help to create audiovisual mock-ups for future exhibitions.
• Operate standard industrial woodworking equipment and power tools.
• Help with the preparation and fabrication of exhibition components.

Required Competencies:

• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate of completion.
• 2+ years of audiovisual work at a museum, gallery, artist studio, or related field.
• Experience working with and/or near fragile works of art with great care and delicacy.
• Experience with museum-level art handling practices; knowledge of archival materials and museum/gallery warehousing best practices.
• Willingness to be trained on and use OSHA-approved safety equipment such as respirators and protective clothing.
• Knowledge of audiovisual equipment used for exhibitions (e.g., digital projectors, projector mounting hardware, media players, amplifiers, speakers, HDBaseT transmitters and receivers, flat screen monitors, and flatscreen monitor mounting hardware).
• Knowledge of different video and audio cables including, but not limited to HDMI, SDI, DVI, VGA, DisplayPort, Mini Display, RCA, XLR, 1/8” Mini, Serial port, and Cat 6.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to accuracy and detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work without close supervision and communicate problems clearly to a supervisor.
• Experience working successfully in an active team environment, performing rotating tasks while exercising discretion and sound independent judgment.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

• Ascending and working on ladders.
• Intermittent walking, standing, and stooping.
• Moving and transporting up to 50 lbs.
• Working around paints, cleansers, and other similar products.
• Working in spaces that collect dust.
• Working on an active construction site.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Compensation: The expected starting salary for this role is $30 per hour. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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