Audio/Visual Technician I

Audio/Visual Technician I Full-Time Hourly Rate of Pay $16.82 Position Overview Reporting to and supporting the Multimedia Manager, the Multimedia Technician will assist in the maintenance and operation of audio/visual, lighting, and other multimedia systems. Essential Job Functions Assist in the installation of all exhibition multimedia installations. Assist in the set-up and support of all Audio/Visual equipment at meetings and events in the Museum. Maintain, troubleshoot, and assist in repair and upgrade of all audio/visual systems. Keep accurate inventory of all audio/visual equipment. Maintain audio/visual equipment documentation and maintenance records system, as well as training guides for the Museum. Maintain high degree of uptime on all audio/visual equipment. Assists in maintaining and operating lighting control systems, including theatrical lighting throughout the Museum and outside on the grounds, as well as assisting with special lighting for events, lectures, concerts, and galas. Assist as needed with production of video and audio recording. Performs other duties as required. Requirements: Must have flexible working hours to accommodate Museum events and programs. Some nights, weekends, and on-call duty required. Proficient with Mac OS platform and MS Office Experience setting up, mixing, and recording live audio Familiarity with various cameras and lenses, including Sony camcorders and Canon DSLR cameras Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment on multiple, ongoing projects Other Skills: Ability to lift 50 pounds 40’ Genie Lift operation required - Knowledge of Final Cut Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, After Effects and Lightroom preferred. - Knowledge of audio editing software preferred. Familiarity and experience with various microphones (wired and wireless) preferred. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Communications or related preferred. Work Experience: A minimum of four years’ experience in audio/visual set-up, operation and maintenance is required. About the McNay Art Museum The McNay Art Museum located in San Antonio, Texas, offers an array of career opportunities for passionate individuals who are eager to take part in our mission to engage a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts. At our core, we strive to be San Antonio’s place of belonging and to offer our community transformational art experiences. Built in the 1920s by artist and educator Marion Koogler McNay, the Spanish Colonial Revival residence became the site of Texas’ first modern art museum when it opened in 1954. Today, 200,000 visitors a year enjoy works by modern masters including Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Joan Mitchell, Alice Neel, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The 45,000-square-foot Jane & Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions, designed by internationally renowned French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, features major exhibitions annually. The 25 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds include sculptures by Willie Cole, Robert Indiana, Luis A. Jiménez Jr., Alejandro Martín, George Rickey, Joel Shapiro, Kiki Smith, Tom Wesselmann and others. For more information about the McNay, visit www.mcnayart.org. EEO Statement: The McNay is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.