What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Manager position at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.?
Description
Position Title : Audio Manager
Position Type : Full-time
FLSA Classification : Exempt
Division : The Momentary
Department : Production
Reports to : Technical Director
Compensation Range : $55,800 - $67,500
About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary :
Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.
The Momentary is a new contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. A satellite to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary presents visual, performing, and culinary arts. The mission of the Momentary is to champion contemporary art’s role in everyday life and explore the unfolding story of contemporary American arts in an international context by actively commissioning and exhibiting outstanding works that explore new ideas and inspire action.
Position Summary :
The Audio Manager will provide audio and video support to staff and artists throughout the Momentary, facilitating the production needs required to support or produce the performing arts offerings and events that will take place at the Momentary, including concerts, dance, theatre, lectures, meetings, culinary events, and more.
The ideal Audio Manager is an exceptional FOH and monitor engineer with the ability to independently set up, mix, and strike complex shows of 32 channels or more. The Audio Manager must have excellent troubleshooting skills in addition to an ability to quickly pivot to meet the needs of unconventional Audio / Visual needs, locations or circumstances. Knowledge of advanced-level audio mixing, including proper signal flow and gain structure, signal processing, frequency recognition, complex matrix systems, and loudspeaker management are an absolute must.
Principal Responsibilities :
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all Audio-Visual equipment including large-format sound systems, projection systems, stage monitor systems, control systems, and networks.
- Advance audio and video needs by connecting and communicating with artists and crews.
- Train AVL Technicians in basic and intermediate level operation of all audio-visual equipment, including basic meeting setups and beginner-level performance mixing.
- Maintain Audio-Visual equipment inventory, including keeping detailed records of number and location of equipment, as well as detailed repair logs.
- Interpret and / or generate stage plots, signal flow plans, patch lists, instrument and equalization requirements.
- Safely utilize hoists, lifts, ladders, and catwalk systems for rigging, cabling, and storing of Audio-Visual equipment.
Additional Responsibilities :
Qualifications and Skills :
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.
Salary : $55,800 - $67,500
