A/V Technician

Clark Art Institute; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Clark Art Institute is seeking an on-call A/V Technician to support weekend and evening events, providing audio, video projection, and lighting for MetLive Opera simulcasts and other programs.

The role requires hands-on operation of playback systems, DMX lighting, and audio controls, with the ability to adapt to varying event schedules and environments within the museum spaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in A/V support or related field.
• Experience in event support within museum or performance settings.
• Ability to operate AV playback systems and lighting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary A/V support for MetLive Opera simulcasts and related events.
• Operate video projection and audio equipment for screenings and events, and lighting controls as needed.
• Assist with pre- and post-show tasks and other duties as appropriate.

Skills

Audio playback

Video playback

Video projection

Lighting controls (DMX)

Audio control

Streaming hardware

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DMX lighting controls

Video projection equipment

Audio mixing boards

Recording/streaming hardware

Job description

Position Summary

The on-call A/V Technician is responsible for supporting audiovisual needs for Clark Art Institute events and hosted initiatives on apart-time, on-call basis. Responsibilities for this role include event A/V presentation (video projection, audio, and lighting) and media handling (audio and/or video playback and recording) for events including MetLive Opera simulcasts between September and May along with other events potentially including classic film screenings and occasional live events.

Work will occur primarily on weekends or in evenings, with hours varying seasonally from 0 or 4 to as high as 8-14.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Serve as primary A/V support for MetLive Opera simulcasts, which occur Operate video projection and audio equipment for film screenings and related events
• Operate lighting controls, and assist as needed with pre- and post-show tasks, speeches, & etc.
• Other related duties as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Operation of Audio and Video playback systems, including some of:
  • Optical Disc Playback (Blu-Ray/DVD)
  • Digital media playback via computer (direct file playback or web-based streaming)
  • Digital media playback via dedicated streaming hardware
• Basic operation of lighting controls (some familiarity with DMX-based lights preferred)
• Basic operation of audio control systems (turning volume up/down to reasonable levels)
• Familiarity with, or willingness and capacity to learn about related technical matters, including
  • Assisted Listening Devices for hearing impaired individuals
  • Operation of various digital media recording, streaming, and playback tools
  • Video switching systems, digital audio mixing boards, and associated devices

Work Experience

• 1 year experience in A/V support, A/V production, or similar. Informal experience, such as work for a club, school, or church, is acceptable.
• Experience interacting positively with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and identities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:
  • Ability to sit at a desk/workstation and use a computer for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, stairs, and/or short ladders.
  • Ability to see and hear subject matter and assess volume levels and visual clarity
  • Ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces, occasionally including outdoor spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high during events such as concerts.

The individual in this role may be exposed to:

• dust/dirt
• outdoor allergens
• flickering/strobing lights
• varying states of weather and temperature