Audio Visual Technician Job at The Museum of Art + Light in Manhattan

Overview

Founded in 2021, and opened to the public in fall of 2024, the Museum of Art + Light (MoA+L) is a contemporary art museum that explores the convergence of visual art, the creative process and digital technology.

Our Mission — to bridge 21st century technology with the visual and performing arts to incite positive emotion, cultivate meaningful connections, encourage artistic exploration, and spark innovation.

MoA+L captivates audiences through rotating exhibitions on three floors, including physical fine art objects and digital immersive experiences. Exhibitions provide multi-sensory experiences that connect visitors—families, youth, artists, community partners, and educators—to conversation and personal meaning.

Our Values — central to our mission is the promotion, understanding, and appreciation of the arts through educational experiences that foster self-reflection, critical and creative thinking, emotional responses, well-being, and community partnerships.

Summary of Position

The Museum of Art + Light (MoA+L) seeks an experienced Audio/Video Technician with advanced technical skills to join our Immersive Team. This role supports large-scale projection mapping immersive exhibitions and integrates video, IT, content management, and technical pipeline management to deliver immersive experiences across three rotating animations adjacent to two permanent exhibition galleries.

The Audio/Video Technician plays a key role in the Museum’s immersive and fine art productions—supporting installation, infrastructure testing, system calibration, and vendor coordination.

While projection mapping and immersive experiences are specialized, prior experience in this field is not essential. The successful candidate will receive training and work within a strict timeline.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee integration and operation of advanced AV systems, including projection, lighting, sound, and networked control systems across immersive galleries.
• Serve as the go-to AV resource for the Museum’s creative, curatorial, IT, and visitor experience teams, as well as for special events and community programs.
• Schedule, lead, and mentor AV technicians and support staff.
• Participate in pre-production, content testing, and on-site rehearsals for in-house immersive experiences and visiting artist programs.
• Assist in asset management, including equipment tracking, inspection routines, and preventive maintenance plans for long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with leadership to design and deliver training programs that empower AV staff and expand interactive capabilities.
• Ensure a safe, energized, and professional work environment that fosters creativity and technical excellence.
• Set and maintain the standard for AV innovation across the Museum’s spaces to deliver world-class visitor experiences.
• Analyze and troubleshoot technical and AV-related challenges with professionalism and creativity.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of video codecs, rendering workflows, and signal distribution formats with experience in systems integration.
• Hands-on experience with professional video projectors; large-format projection and edge-blending experience preferred.
• Proficiency in video playback systems (e.g., media servers, content scheduling, show control platforms).
• Working knowledge of professional audio systems, including playback and routing.
• Understanding of electrical and power distribution systems for large-scale AV environments.
• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator) for content preparation and integration into immersive shows.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and creative teams.
• Commitment to maintaining the Museum’s standard of excellence in visitor experience.

Job Details

• Job Type: This is a Full-Time exempt position. Hours outside of normal museum operations as required.
• Knowledge and Experience: Minimum 2-4 years’ experience, with two years in an AV/IT capacity. Background in nonprofit institutional operations with management and supervisory skills.
• Skills & Abilities: Attention to detail in setup, calibration, and operation of immersive projection, lighting, and sound systems; willingness to learn new AV/IT tools; ability to work independently and in teams; strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to work under pressure; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and exhibition changeovers; valid driver’s license for equipment transport as needed.
• Physical Requirements: Sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, occasional close work with a computer, repetitive hand movements.
• Salary Range: $48,000 commensurate with experience (annual).

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commission opportunities for event sales.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• A unique and inspiring work environment in the arts sector.

Application Process

To be considered, submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest to bsydney@artlightmuseum.org.

Submission Deadline: The listing remains open until the first interview phase is complete or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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