Audio Visual Technician

Milwaukee Art Museum; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Milwaukee Art Museum is seeking a Part-Time, non-exempt AV technician to set up, maintain and operate audio visual equipment for internal and external events across the museum campus.

You will work evenings and weekends, handle live events such as openings, lectures and screenings, and must be able to lift up to 60 pounds while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Training and ongoing support are provided to ensure reliable technical service.

Qualifications

• Live audio/visual production, basic understanding of signal flow and mixing, including switching, programming and streaming
• Stage lighting setup
• The ability to trouble shoot and solve problems under pressure
• Must maintain a high level of professionalism at all times

Responsibilities

• Operate A.V. Equipment in different areas of the museum campus
• Set up a variety of in-house equipment for internal and external events
• Events include featured exhibition openings, weddings, corporate events, video screenings, lectures, educational meetings etc., for which technical support and set-up is usually required
• Assist in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends, on-call assignments as needed.
• Assist Director of Gallery Media with digital projects as needed

Skills

Live AV production

Signal flow & mixing

Stage lighting setup

Professional demeanor

Job description

Job:

Part-Time, non-exempt, hourly

Supervisor:

Director of Gallery Media & AV Systems

Starting Wage:

$18.75 / Hour

General Purpose

Support the Milwaukee Art Museum and its mission by setting up, maintaining and operating audio visual equipment that is used to enhance both internal and external events.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Live audio/visual production, basic understanding of signal flow and mixing, including switching, programming and streaming
• Stage lighting setup
• The ability to trouble shoot and solve problems under pressure
• Must maintain a high level of professionalism at all times

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate A.V. Equipment in different areas of the museum campus
• Set up a variety of in-house equipment for internal and external events
• Events include featured exhibition openings, weddings, corporate events, video screenings, lectures, educational meetings etc., for which technical support and set-up is usually required
• Assist in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends, on-call assignments as needed.
• Assist Director of Gallery Media with digital projects as needed

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• May need to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to sit, stand and walk
• Vision to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Use of hands to feel or handle things
• Reach with arms or hands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DEAI Statement

The Milwaukee Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We are committed to recruiting, developing, compensating, and retaining professional staff that reflect our community. We aspire to be a diverse workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

We stand committed to the work ahead, informed by our community, which we will support with our best thinking, our deepest empathy, and the courage to embody the convictions shared in our Strategic Direction.

Temperament

Excellent interpersonal skills, patient, self-starter and works well under pressure. Manages time efficiently, analyze and solve problems, independently and if necessary, collaboratively. Ability to be flexible and embrace changes within this position due to departmental priorities. Ability to work with a wide variety of people to achieve the goals of the Museum.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties and skills required.