Job Description:

Position Summary

The AVL Technician will provide audio, video, and basic lighting support to staff and artists throughout Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, facilitating the wide variety of Audio-Visual needs required to support or produce the performing arts offerings and events that will take place in each venue.

The ideal AVL Technician has experience in Audio-Visual equipment operation for meetings, conferences, concerts, lectures, dance, theatre, and installations with a self-motivated desire to expand their knowledge of the field. The position requires a passion for supporting the production of high-level events and contemporary performing arts.

Principal Responsibilities

• Supporting internal and external events across multiple departments by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting AVL equipment at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary
• Communicating with staff and visiting artists about their AVL needs
• Interpreting and generating technical paperwork such as stage plots, signal flow plans, and input lists
• Managing AVL equipment inventory, including keeping detailed records of number and location of equipment, as well as detailed repair logs
• Assisting with a variety of production related prep, planning, and facilitation at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary.
• Attending meetings and walkthroughs as a representative of the production team
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Traits

• High School Diploma or GED
• Extensive competency with Audio-Visual systems, including digital audio mixing consoles, wireless microphone management, projection control systems such as Crestron, static and intelligent lighting systems, and more
• Proficiency with standard office equipment including basic computer literacy (word processing, spread sheets, e-mail, etc.) telephone, and copy machines
• Ability to calmy and professionally adapt to changes in plans or the environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability and willingness to be a team player both within the department and throughout the entire organization
• Flexibility to work adaptable schedules including long days, evenings, and weekends

Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years experience in the Audio-Visual field is required.

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.

• Must be in a good level of fitness and be able to perform manual labor related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of AVL equipment
• Must be able to safely lift up to 60 lbs regularly
• Must be comfortable working from ladders or lifts in elevated positions, both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to safely climb ladders while carrying up to 50 lbs
• This position requires physical stamina to perform duties indoors and outdoors, often in rain, wind, heat, cold, and other conditions

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

The Momentary is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.