Av Technician Freelance

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States The Art Institute of Chicago Full time

**MISSION**

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.

**We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package**:

- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays (up to 14 days)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits
- Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)
- Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program
- Great employee discounts
- Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions
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**ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT**

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

The Audio Visual Solutions, Audio Visual Freelance Technician will assist and collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders at the museum to fulfill all technical audiovisual requirements for live and produced events and/or programming and audio visual and time-based media exhibitions as needed.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Audio Visual Event Support: Under the direction of the Director of AVS, AV Operations Manager, and Lead AV Technicians, will assist in the delivery, setup, and operation of audio, lighting, and visual presentation/ projection systems and video content capture equipment to support all live and/or virtual events and performances.

Integration Support: Under the direction of the Director of AVS, AV Systems Manager, and Lead AV Technicians, will assist in the fulfillment of exhibition installation and deinstallation support while adhering to best practices and museum standards with aspects of design, implementation, and installation of internal audiovisual exhibition integration solutions according to the exhibition schedule.

Troubleshoot and Maintain: Troubleshoot existing audiovisual equipment and systems in the museum. Responsible for upkeep, organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of equipment, technician booths, control areas, and equipment storage. Track, report and support installed equipment inventory. Verify accuracy of inventory before and after events.*

Collaborate: Provide consultation, technically orient and assist, as well as, interact professionally with departments, clients, external and event representatives.*

Post Event Production and Archival Process: Provide client or event requester with recorded media documentation of the event. Assist in the process of digitally archiving all formats of recorded material as needed for special projects.

Research and Analyze: Maintain understanding of current and new audiovisual technology and research developing technology as it pertains to our greater departmental role at the museum.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Prolonged periods of standing and sitting occur; during integration, administrative and post-production related duties.
- Frequently assist in moving audiovisual equipment weighing up to 50 pounds via a cart across campus for various auditoriums, classrooms and events needs.
- Frequently ascends/descends ladders, scaffolding and/or lifts to adjust lighting and audiovisual equipment.
- Frequently positions self to maintain audiovisual equipment, including under counters and in or behind racks in audiovisual closets.
- Frequently operates a computer and other audiovisual equipment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with colleagues about audiovisual equipment and exhibition details. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience using and/or professional knowledge of past, current, and upcoming industry trends in audiovisual technology for live events and performances.
- Strong organizational and communication skills are required
- Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, SmartSheets, Jira, Q-Lab, Adobe Premiere Pro, Pro Tools, and Audition or similar audio editing software.

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