Audio-Visual Technician Job at Los Angeles County Museum Of natural History Foun

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 111 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHMLA at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, gender, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking an Audio-Visual Technician for our Exhibitions department. The Audio-Visual Technician works closely with the Technical Director for performing Audio-Visual coordination and assists with set up and breakdown of program and event areas at the Natural History Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordination of Audio­Visual Requests: Schedules and coordinates the activities and project­ work duties of staff and contract staff for events, meetings and programs requesting audio­ visual services, as well as for departmental projects.

• Vendor Relations: Establishes relationships with audio­visual and lighting equipment vendors to get service or equipment quotes for contract workers, purchases or equipment rentals, both locally and nationally.

• Audio­Visual Installation Coordination: Coordinates the set­up and design, operation and strike of audio­visual equipment and special effect lighting. Assigns schedules and project ­work duties to Audio­Visual Technicians for events, meetings and programs requesting audio­visual services.

• Video Coverage: Shoots live multiple camera video of events. Broadcasts live video feeds during events.

• Events: Sets up the technical AV equipment for events as needed.

• Meeting Set­Up: Sets ­up and breaks down tables and chairs for Museum and special events.

This position has the following requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required

• A valid California Driver License and a Personal Automobile Liability Insurance or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

• Position requires two years of experience in the operation, installation and repair of audio­visual equipment and systems.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. Hourly range for this position is $23.32 plus excellent benefits. NHMLAC, in good faith, believes that this posted rate of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws. This is a part-time temporary regular, non-exempt position.

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.