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Job Description

Our Mission : Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.

Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your well-being and lifestyle :

Comprehensive Health Coverage : Including medical, dental, vision plans, and even pet insurance.
Financial Security : Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future.
Work-Life Balance : Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge and spend with loved ones.
Exclusive Perks : Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions.

We're dedicated to enhancing your life both at work and beyond!

Position Overview :

Under minimal supervision, works on, and supervises a team that : performs preventative maintenance, monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs exhibitions audio-visual, software, and control systems. Installs projectors and players for new exhibits. Strong technical knowledge is desired to provide support for the normal day-to-day operation of Exhibits within The Field Museum. Reports to the Exhibits Production Director for the maintenance of audio-visual equipment and team supervision.

Leads the team to install audio-visual equipment and media for new permanent and temporary exhibitions. Lights temporary exhibitions using the existing lighting grid.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Provide daily operational support, inspection, start-up, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of Exhibition A / V Technology.

Supervises the Exhibits Media Integration Tech I, II and III positions.

Provide coordination with outside vendors for research, design, configuration, integration, and testing of Exhibition audio-visual equipment and control systems to be used in the maintenance of permanent Exhibitions.

Inputs budget numbers for projectors, players, loudspeakers, and monitors

Troubleshooting of hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues on audio-visual equipment and Exhibition AMX control systems.

Provides a supportive environment for the Exhibits Media Integration staff.

Will coordinate with outside vendors on specialized and larger projects.

Leads the install and takedown of permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibitions

Keep digital records relating to audio-visual equipment, systems, and maintenance

May be requested to travel for Field Museum exhibitions

Performs other appropriate job duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Bachelor degree or equivalent education / experience is required

InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist or a minimum of four (4) years of audio-video set-up, troubleshooting, maintenance, install / de-install experience

Strong Audio-Visual technical knowledge and troubleshooting ability

Ability to troubleshoot and maintain audio-visual control systems

Working knowledge of routers, switches, networking, and telecommunications

May need to occasionally work a flexible schedule; early morning, day, evening, and weekend hours, when needed.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to use ladders and operate personnel scissors and mast lifts

Work individually and as part of a team with other museum departments

Pay Range : $59,000.00- $62,000.00

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The Field Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity, and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges.

At the Field Museum, we are dedicated to making our career website and recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you encounter any difficulty when using or accessing our online application, or if you need a reasonable accommodation for completing your application, participating in interviews, or any other part of the selection process, please reach out to us at recruitment@fieldmuseum.org.

Salary : $59,000 - $62,000

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