Job Description

About the Clark

The Clark is a leading cultural institution and actively seeks employees who are energized and motivated by its dual mission as an art museum and a center for research and higher education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art. The Clark’s mission and its geographical location define three essential aspects of its character and identity: the quality of its art, the beauty of its pastoral setting, and the depth of its commitment to the generation of ideas. Clark employees enjoy the opportunity to live and work in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, a place of rich natural beauty, a dynamic environment defined by its deep cultural resources, and a region that is growing as both a center of innovation and a major tourist destination.

Position Summary
The A/V Technician supports audiovisual needs for Clark Art Institute events and other initiatives on a part-time, on-call basis. Responsibilities for this role include event A/V production (audio, projection, lighting) and media production (audio and/or video recording and/or livestreaming). 

Work will occur primarily in the evening and on the weekend, with hours varying from 5-10 hours per week (October-April) to up to 20 (May-September).

Minimum Starting Salary: $23/hr.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Transport, setup, and operate sound and video equipment for events
• Monitor and adjust AV equipment as needed during lectures and meetings
• Assisting lecturers with presentation setup
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Configuration, use, and troubleshooting of audiovisual equipment such as projectors, televisions, soundboards, microphones, and PA systems
• Extron/Crestron (or similar) audiovisual control systems
• ETC or compatible DMX-based lighting control systems
• Audio and video capture for editing
• Videoconferencing and webinar software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Presentation software such as Powerpoint
• Video streaming services such as Facebook Live
• A/V accessibility tools such as transcription services/software and assistive listening devices

Work Experience

• 1-3 years experience in A/V support, A/V production, or similar. Informal experience, such as work for a club or church, is acceptable.
• Experience interacting positively with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and identities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 
essential functions.

• Physical Demands: 
  • Ability to sit at a desk/workstation and using a computer for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to walk on uneven surfaces and stairs.
  • Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces, including outdoor spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but may be high during events such as concerts. 

The individual in this role may be exposed to:

• dust/dirt
• outdoor allergens
• flickering/strobing lights
• varying states of weather and temperature

Employment at the Clark is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant.

The Clark is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.

The Clark provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Clark considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.

Department: IT
This is an on call position

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