**Audio Visual Technician**
**GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:**
Mercer Lab seeks an experienced technician to serve as an Audio-Visual Technician as part of the Audio Visual Department at the Museum of Art and Technology. The Audio-Visual Technician supports the Museum’s day-to-day operations, performances, museum-wide festivals, special events, and corporate events. The Audio-Visual Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining audiovisual systems and equipment, including servers, projectors, LED walls, and sound equipment across the Museum.
**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:**
- Set up, operate, and monitor audio and video systems, including staging for exhibits and museum events.
- Work with internal and external clients for event support and management, including preparing, setting up, and operating audio-video and control equipment for performances and special engagements.
- Assist in the repair, maintenance, and calibration of LED walls, projectors, and displays.
- Assist with live events, including show control, sound routing, and gathering and organizing digital assets.
- Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot audiovisual and control systems for on-site exhibits in the Museum.
- Conduct routine inventory, maintenance, and repair of audiovisual and production equipment under the direction of the Director of Audio Visual Technology.
- Collaborate with external vendors and partners to deliver AV and media services as needed.
- Other related duties as assigned.
**REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:**
**EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:**
- At least two years of experience in audiovisual, event, concert, or technical theater production.
- Experience operating, setting up, and maintaining audio, video, and electrical systems.
- Experience operating, setting up, and maintaining AV over IP, including basic switch configuration, Dante routing, and NDI applications.
- Ability to read, understand, and complete work based on standard industry technical drawings and production documentation.
- Working knowledge of Windows and Mac computers, digital video and audio formats, software and workflows, and basic wired and wireless IP network setup and troubleshooting.
- Basic understanding of DMX protocol and soft patching lights.
- Experience with audiovisual technology such as media technology, including control (e.g., QSYS, Crestron, Biamp) & matrix routing systems (such as Crestron or Extron), interactive touch screens, ETC, Lutron, or similar lighting systems.
- Basic skills in using hand tools, soldering irons, rigging equipment, etc.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with Mercer Staff, external partners, and clients with varied technical expertise in a high-speed environment.
- Sensitivity to and awareness of the extra care required when moving equipment and working in proximity to objects of art.
- Manual dexterity and ability to lift speakers, projectors, lights, props, etc.
- Certification to work on lifts or willingness to become certified.
**KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION:**
- Degree or certificate from a film, video, or live event production training program or commensurate work experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree is not required but is considered a plus.
- Audiovisual Network Professional (ANP), InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), or other industry certifications are considered a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10007 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10007: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person