Lead AV Manager for Museum Events & Experiences

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Free museum admission

Parking/Ventra or Metra benefits

Staff library access

Job summary

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is seeking an Audio Visual (AV) Manager to support the Building Operations department. The role oversees AV setup and management for all museum events, meetings, programs, and performances, coordinating with internal and external clients and rentals.

Applicants should have 3–5 years’ AV management experience, strong knowledge of AV formats and acoustics, and the ability to work with Cisco networks.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as AV manager in a production setting.
• Advanced knowledge of programming, setup, testing, and troubleshooting AV equipment.
• Strong knowledge of video formats, resolutions, and acoustics.
• Ability to integrate AV with Cisco networks and museum systems.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage AV setup and operations for all events and meetings.
• Coordinate with internal/external clients to define event AV needs.
• Oversee budget, inventory, upgrades and maintenance of equipment.
• Lead and develop the AV team, fostering inclusion and growth.
• Train staff to use AV interfaces and digital signage.

Skills

AV management

Budget & inventory

Team leadership

Client coordination

Problem solving

MS Office 365

Network integration

Verbal & written comms

Event support

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is seeking an Audio Visual (AV) Manager to support the Building Operations department. The role oversees AV setup and management for all museum events, meetings, programs, and performances, coordinating with internal and external clients and rentals.

Applicants should have 3–5 years’ AV management experience, strong knowledge of AV formats and acoustics, and the ability to work with Cisco networks.