Job Description

The Anchorage Museum is for people, place, planet, and potential, in service of a sustainable and equitable North, and with creativity and imagination for what is possible. We strive to be a place of ideas and transformation, narratives and perspectives, resilient and relevant communities, and responsive to a rapidly changing world toward a better future for all. We welcome diversity and inclusion and recognize all are enriched through diverse voices, viewpoints, and skillsets. The Anchorage Museum is committed to creating an anti-racist, fully inclusive organization and is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary Position Statement

The Museum has an active roster of exhibitions, installations, artist residencies, and events, which employ a dynamic range of media, disciplines, and approaches,  that are supported by a creative and skilled team of museum technicians. Under the general direction of the Exhibitions and A/V Manager, the Exhibitions Technician (AVI) will participate in audio/visual design, production, and maintenance, including video and sound design and production, and will work as part of the overall exhibitions team to design, construct, install/de-install, maintain, and repair a broad variety of Museum exhibits that feature interactive and/or audio/visual components, including those in the Museum’s Discovery Center.

Essential Functions

• Assists with design and development, constructs, installs, maintains, and repairs audio/visual and interactive exhibits (AVI) focusing on a wide range of subject matter, their environs, and special projects utilizing a wide range of materials, equipment, and technologies
• Organizes and maintains AVI components for all museum departments
• Helps to maintain and upgrades AVI, troubleshoots, repairs, and/or coordinates repair of AVI, and makes recommendations for equipment purchase, system design, and facility utilization
• Assists with planning and preparation of AV equipment and tech for events, programs, and performances, in support of relevant program and event staff
• Creates and modifies audio/visual assets for delivery in the museum environment, through web platforms, and via mobile devices, as required.
• Assists in installing and deinstalling both long-term and short-term exhibitions
• Performs routine exhibition maintenance, facilitates daily operations, and maintains organization in all areas of the Discovery Center
• Maintains workshops, shared areas, and storage areas in a clean, well-organized manner
• Documents and manages AVI inventory of equipment, supplies, and materials on an ongoing basis
• Operates light and heavy equipment, including manual and electronic hand tools, forklift, and/or scissor-lift
• Follows safety rules, safe work practices, and uses safety equipment as required
• Attends relevant meetings, workshops, and training sessions, as required

Non-Essential Functions

 Installs, places, mounts, and hangs art and artifacts

• Works under the direction of the Animal Care Manager to assist with routine maintenance, cleaning, and care of the live animal collection and the marine mechanical systems
• Participates in professional development opportunities to maintain knowledge and skill
• Assists with specific fundraisers or other Museum programs and events
• Assists individuals, groups, and Museum partners in the operation of audiovisual equipment
• Provides training and instruction to museum partners, and others, working on audio/visual projects as part of Museum initiatives and partnerships
• Answers inquiries concerning the use of A/V, including microphones, speakers, video screens, projectors, monitors, connecting wires and cables, and lighting
• Works with AVI equipment companies as needed
• Work collaboratively with all Museum staff and maintain effective communication regarding the needs, upkeep, and ongoing maintenance of the Discovery Center
• Perform other duties as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

 Knowledge of

• Sound technology, standard audio equipment
• Visual technology, monitors, and projectors
• Materials, techniques, and equipment used in basic carpentry construction, mechanics, and electronics
• Human-computer interaction (HCI) methods, techniques, and best practices is preferred
• Electrical principles and basic wiring; soldering
• Safety protocols for small electrical systems

Ability to

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and mechanical issues
• Train users that may have limited audio/visual experience
• Work occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary
• Travel off-site within Anchorage to manage Audio/Visual equipment and production in a variety of settings including wilderness venues
• Work independently, under pressure, in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands, and seek supervisory assistance as appropriate
• Organize work processes and select work methods and procedures; set goals, monitor progress, and multi-task
• Communicate clearly in written and oral exchanges
• Assist museum visitors in the event of a fire or other emergency

Qualifications:

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g., science, design, computer technology, video production, film arts, and sciences) preferred
• Two years’ experience using Microsoft Office Suite software, Adobe CC software, Internet navigation, and research, required
• One year of experience working with computer-operated media systems, and experience working with planetarium equipment preferred
• Previous experience working with live animals and/or science laboratory chemicals, procedures, and safety protocols preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Employee Expectations

As a Museum employee, the incumbent is expected to model the following traits:

• Must be a professional, responsible, reliable motivated team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Foster and maintain open communication and collaboration and actively engage in the exchange of ideas and maintain constructive relationships
• Initiative and creativity in all aspects of the position
• Lead by example by maintaining a high standard of professional ethics and conduct
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Support/uphold the policies, procedures of the Museum

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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