Seattle Art Museum is hiring : [Talent Pool] Audio Visual Technician, On Call in

Skilled in Audio Visual Systems Technology, and interested in part time opportunities with SAM? SAM's AV Technology team maintains a pool of On Call AV Technicians to support fluctuating needs at different times throughout the year.

Audio-Visual Technician, On Call

ROLE OVERVIEW : Participate in the load-in, operation, and load-out of Audio-Visual systems and equipment across all museum sites.

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : AV Services Production Manager

COMPENSATION : $46.80 / hour

WORK SCHEDULE : The schedule for this On Call role is variable. Work may take place during business hours, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Schedules are determined between 3 - 6 weeks in advance, and On Call staff must be able to commit to shifts once accepted.

BENEFITS : On-Call SAM Staff have access to an onsite fitness facility and SAM’s museum library, can access a no-cost Employee Assistance Program resource, enjoy a 20% discount at the SAM Museum Shop and a 15% discount at SAM’s MARKET cafe, receive 2 SAM guest passes per quarter worked, have a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums, can access 8 Home Free Guarantee cab rides home per year, and accrue paid sick leave at a rate of .0385 per hour worked.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Operate audiovisual equipment for a host of activities, including but not limited to, lectures, conferences, performances, parties, educational programming, venue experiences, corporate events and meetings
• Record events, presentations, lectures as assigned
• Operate and troubleshoot video switching systems (Barco, BlackMagic, etc.) using multiple screens / projectors
• Ensure safe installation of AV equipment under the supervision of SAM staff
• Perform tear-down and load outs of all AV equipment

WE'RE LOOKING FOR :

WORKING CONDITIONS : Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise. Work areas may include outdoor areas for outdoor events, on surfaces such as asphalt, cement, soil, and rough or uneven terrain.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Stationary Work : Approximately 25% of time is spent stationary while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 75%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when assisting at Museum events.

Communication : Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees, the public, and co-workers is necessary.

Vision : Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos and other appropriate paperwork.

Office Work : Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.

Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling : Ability to transport up to fifty (50) pounds of equipment and supplies.

Working at Heights : The ability to work safely at heights is required, ability to work on ladders and scaffolding is required. Safe operation of multiple types of personnel and scissor lifts is required.

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At Seattle Art Museum, our members, visitors, and local community come from all walks of life, and so do our employees, volunteers, and interns. The plurality of our identities and experiences strengthens our mission : connecting art to life.

SAM is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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