The Kentucky Derby Museum is currently looking for a full-time, non-exempt Audio-Visual Technician, a position with three main areas of focus. First, this position is the lead coordinator for all of the Museum's A-V services for rental clients, including daily record management and on-site operation of equipment during events. Second, the technician will be involved with video and audio recording and editing for the Museum's social media efforts and in-house projects. Finally, this position is responsible, under supervision, for the operation and maintenance of the Museum's A-V and computer-based exhibits. This position normally works an irregular schedule Tuesday-Saturday (including many evenings) with Sundays and Mondays off.
The Audio-Visual Technician will report to the Director of Technology. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): - Works as the main A-V contact for rental clients and schedules the use of in-house A-V gear and the acquisition of rented gear as needed. - Operates and troubleshoots all of the Museum's A-V and computer based exhibits during public hours and for after-hour events. - Records and edits audio and video footage for the Museum's social media efforts, in-house projects and archives. - Performs light maintenance and cleaning of A-V exhibits, equipment and facilities. - Maintains records concerning the use and maintenance of A-V exhibits. - Sets up and monitors clients A-V needs during rental and other events at the Museum. - Assists with digitizing and archiving the Museum's collection of video tapes, film reels and other media and creates dubs for outside parties from this media as assigned. - Records media broadcasts for use in exhibits and for archival purposes. - Serves as the lead for changing and maintenance of all exhibit lighting. - Serves as the main contact for maintenance and billing of the Museum's postage meters and photocopiers. - Assists the Director of Technology and Operations employees as needed when working at the Museum. Candidates must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and should have a strong background using A-V equipment. Candidate must be comfortable working periodically on ladders and elevated platforms up to 12' high as well as outdoors and in enclosed spaces. Preference will be given to those who have previously worked for a museum, nonprofit organization or in a hotel/conference/corporate A-V environment. Experience with video production and/or editing software will be viewed favorably. College degree preferred. Annual salary will be in the high-$20K range, depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), cafeteria plan benefits, paid vacation and personal time off and Kentucky Derby Museum discounts. The Kentucky Derby Museum is an equal opportunity employer and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. To apply, please forward a resume and letter of interest to the address below. Audio-Visual Technician Vacancy 704 Central Avenue Louisville, KY 40208 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Fax: 502-636-5855 The deadline for applications is 6/22/15. NO PHONE CALLS. - Jeff L. Kennedy Director of Technology, Kentucky Derby Museum
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