AV Technician

Dallas Holocaust Museum; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is seeking an experienced AV Technician to set up and operate audio and video equipment for exhibits, theaters, and events. You will manage exhibit systems each morning, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance.

Flexible hours include evenings and weekends in a part-time role to support conferences, workshops, and partner presentations. Collaborating with vendors and museum staff, you will ensure smooth operation of signage, displays, and

Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of computers and how they operate.
• Two+ years of experience with Audio/Video equipment.
• Crestron or Extron certification preferred.
• Evening and weekend work may be required — flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Start the exhibit system each morning.
• Walk-through the exhibit space to verify equipment is started correctly.
• Maintain an exhibit log documenting problems and maintenance.
• Clean filters on projectors, computers, amplifiers, etc.
• Reboot computers when exhibits freeze or lose video/audio/connection.
• Perform routine maintenance of exhibit monitors and computers.
• Shut down the exhibit system at the end of each day.
• Coordinate with remote support for holographic theater operations.
• Operate Cinemark theater technology during events and programs.
• Maintain lobby digital signage and related displays.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of computers

Ability to multi-task

Strong interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexible hours

Education

Two plus years AV experience

Tools

Crestron or Extron certification

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: DALLAS, TX 75202Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 HourlyAV Technician

Department: Operations

Reports To: Director of Facilities

FLSA Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt

The AV Technician at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum will be expected to set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, exhibit video monitors and computers, connecting wires and cables, and related electronic equipment for the Museum exhibit, Cinemark and Dimensions in Testimony theaters, lobby digital signage, presentations during conferences, business partner presentations, teacher workshops, third party rentals and the Museum office. This position will require flexible hours including evening and weekends.

Job Duties

• Manage exhibit technology
  • Start the exhibit system each morning
  • Perform a walk-through of the exhibit space to verify all of the exhibit equipment is correctly started
  • Manage an exhibit log to document problems that occur and when maintenance has been performed
  • Maintain cleaning of filters on projectors, computers, amplifiers, etc.
  • Reboot computers when the exhibit freezes, loses video, loses audio or loses connection
  • Routine maintenance and upkeep of exhibit monitors and computers throughout the Shoah and Pivot to America Wings
  • Maintain and adjust the settings in the exhibit during the day
  • Shut down the exhibit system at the end of each day
  • Perform a walk through to verify that exhibit equipment is shut down correctly
• Diagnose and resolve system issues throughout the Museum, lobby, classrooms, theaters and offices
  • Work closely with remote support vendors to keep the holographic theater running properly.
  • Become familiar with the Cinemark theater technology to operate during events/ programs.
  • Maintain the informational digital signage in the lobby
  • Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of all equipment throughout the Museum, lobby, classrooms, theaters and offices
• Other duties and projects as assigned

QualificationsKey Requirements

• Required: Strong working knowledge of computers, their components and how they operate.
• Required: Knowledge of how to restore the exhibit to functionality/ diagnose problems in a timely manner
• Preferred: Two plus years of experience with Audio and Video equipment
• Preferred: Crestron or Extron certified
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to Multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Some evening and weekend work required – FLEXIBLE HOURS required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50-80 lbs. and carry items while walking

Competencies

• Judgment/Decision Making
• Communication – Oral and Written

  Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Core Values

  • Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
  • Empathy: We understand that people have varied experiences of struggle and triumph and we treat everyone with compassion.
  • Inclusivity: We value people's differences and strive to make the Museum accessible to all.
  • Excellence: We work to perform at the highest possible level in everything we do.
  • Integrity: We act ethically and transparently.
  • Courage: We are Upstanders.

  The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is an equal opportunity employer, we value and strongly encourage a diverse environment.