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Company | MOCA |
Address | , Los Angeles, 90012, Ca |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | $23.32 an hour |
Expires | 2023-06-17 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
Audio/Visual Technician works under the supervision of the AV Technical Manager to provide assistance for MOCA rental events, exhibitions, film and video presentations, performances, lectures and presentations and various other programs at both MOCA locations (MOCA Grand and MOCA at the Geffen Contemporary). Primary responsibilities include preparing, installing, activating, operating, troubleshooting, and breaking down audio visual and other equipment in a variety of contexts as well as the upkeep and maintenance of equipment in the museum’s inventory, collection, and as installed in exhibitions. Because the scope of the Museum's programming incorporates conventional art forms as well as those which are more experimental in nature, Audio/Visual Technician will have a variety of tasks and functions to perform, relating to all aspects of technical installation and live events. Some evening and weekend work will be required. This is a full time onsite position.
Essential Functions
- Act as a team leader to temporary technicians in accomplishing daily departmental goals.
- Help to foster a collegial and collaborative work environment, contributing to the development of department staff at all skill levels.
- Maintains operations of exhibitions including activating exhibition media, monitoring all media elements, and performing routine maintenance with supervision of AV Technical Manager and Senior Manager, AV.
- And other duties as required
- Maintains work spaces, technical equipment, and artworks on display or in the collection according to standards set by AV Technical Manager, Exhibition Production and Registration.
- Work closely with other departments, particularly Curatorial, Education, Operations, Facilities, and Security staff as needed to provide continued support to the greater museum. Includes attending meetings with other departments to assist in preparation and planning of exhibitions, programs, performances, and events.
- In coordination with the AV Technical Manager, provides audio-visual services for live events, including setup and operation of media for museum’s programming, rentals and other functions.
- Safely operate fork/aerial lifts.
- Assists in the planning and preparation of exhibitions, including the handling of artworks, light construction and routine maintenance.
- Assists with care, maintenance and tracking of the museum’s A/V equipment.
- Responsible for handling, installing, and troubleshooting complex artworks, assisting with projection, audio engineering (including live sound), video recording, and lighting.
- Works with AV Technical Manager and Preparators to prepare and install all AV equipment for exhibitions and with other MOCA staff for performances, programming and events.
Requirements
- Must be willing to understand and learn new technologies specific to MOCA installs and events.
- Must demonstrate safe use of equipment including, but not limited to media equipment, electrical equipment, personnel lifts, and various portable and stationary power tools.
- Must display creativity in solving technical problems, and flexibility in adapting to unusual circumstances.
- Basic electrical knowledge required; advanced electrical knowledge preferred.
- Must be willing to follow Injury Illness Prevention Program.
- Must be able to work well as a team member in a professional manner with a wide variety of staff and non-museum personnel in accomplishing projects with high production standards.
- Minimum experience of two years working with film, video, audio, new media, or related production work.
- Working knowledge of tools and proper application required.
- Must be able to work in a precise and careful manner under stringent deadlines.
- Bachelors Degree in Film/Video, Theater, Audio Production, Media Arts, Performing Arts or a closely related field strongly preferred. Experience may count towards a degree.
Rate: $23.32
This position is covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: YES
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following:
- Stand for long periods
- Manual dexterity to operate manually controlled equipment and artwork
- Ability to visually inspect work; specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Climb up and down stairs and ladders
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Bend, stoop, reach, lift, and climb to move materials and operate equipment
- Reach both above and below shoulder height
The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of Contemporary Arts commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this JD describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
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