What are the responsibilities and job description for the AV/IT Technician position at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?
Why the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?
Working at the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a career experience unlike any other. Every member of our team is a steward of the game’s history. Our mission is simple - we preserve history, honor excellence and connect generations. These six words define our commitment to giving fans and visitors a home to celebrate the game and its history, honor the all-time greats, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
To best fulfill our mission we prioritize people, and that starts with our own team. We deeply value and support our dedicated team members. We provide a respectful and inclusive workplace. We work to foster connection, grow, and cultivate talent, and provide flexibility to best support the health and well-being of our staff – all while having fun along the way.
If you are a baseball fan, a fan of museums, a student of history, love arts and culture, or someone who appreciates the unique connections that sports can create, this could be the team for you!
The Cooperstown Pitch.
Located on Main Street in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, New York, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors for the first time on June 12, 1939, and has grown to become one of the country's most popular destinations. The Hall of Fame is the home of the game’s treasures, where the magic of baseball’s stories and legends are passed on from generation to generation.
With its character and charm, the Village of Cooperstown is an American treasure. For many Cooperstown means baseball, but it also offers golf, shopping and dining, hiking, biking, snowmobile trails, a pristine lake, unique museums, world-class arts, and a wide array of craft beverages.
To check out more information about living and working in Cooperstown, please visit: https://www.cooperstownny.org/about-cooperstown/
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion.
We’re looking to recruit, hire, and collaborate with people of all backgrounds to help us build a team with varied perspectives and experiences. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for all and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Overview
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented AV/IT Technician to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of tech systems.
Position Type
This is a full-time, benefit eligible position that will work in-person at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. The salary range for this position is $25-29 per hour. Benefits associated with this position include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, medical/dental FSA, retirement, and paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays).
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Education/Experience:
Projectors, speakers, mixing consoles, microphones, digital signal processors, media players, desktops, laptops, cell phones, tablets, TVs, printers, copiers.
Typical Physical Demands
Must be able to move 50 pounds with or without accommodations and perform repetitive actions over time. Must be able to work in a seated position for majority of workday.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule which will include weekends, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Working at the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a career experience unlike any other. Every member of our team is a steward of the game’s history. Our mission is simple - we preserve history, honor excellence and connect generations. These six words define our commitment to giving fans and visitors a home to celebrate the game and its history, honor the all-time greats, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
To best fulfill our mission we prioritize people, and that starts with our own team. We deeply value and support our dedicated team members. We provide a respectful and inclusive workplace. We work to foster connection, grow, and cultivate talent, and provide flexibility to best support the health and well-being of our staff – all while having fun along the way.
If you are a baseball fan, a fan of museums, a student of history, love arts and culture, or someone who appreciates the unique connections that sports can create, this could be the team for you!
The Cooperstown Pitch.
Located on Main Street in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, New York, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors for the first time on June 12, 1939, and has grown to become one of the country's most popular destinations. The Hall of Fame is the home of the game’s treasures, where the magic of baseball’s stories and legends are passed on from generation to generation.
With its character and charm, the Village of Cooperstown is an American treasure. For many Cooperstown means baseball, but it also offers golf, shopping and dining, hiking, biking, snowmobile trails, a pristine lake, unique museums, world-class arts, and a wide array of craft beverages.
To check out more information about living and working in Cooperstown, please visit: https://www.cooperstownny.org/about-cooperstown/
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion.
We’re looking to recruit, hire, and collaborate with people of all backgrounds to help us build a team with varied perspectives and experiences. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for all and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Overview
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented AV/IT Technician to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of tech systems.
Position Type
This is a full-time, benefit eligible position that will work in-person at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. The salary range for this position is $25-29 per hour. Benefits associated with this position include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, medical/dental FSA, retirement, and paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays).
Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain show control, audio, video, and lighting systems in exhibition galleries and event spaces.
- Detect, define, and troubleshoot AV system issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
- Assist with the installation of AV systems for new museum exhibits.
- Support hybrid video conference meetings.
- Act as primary point of contact for AV vendors and integrators.
- Work with events team to fulfill all event AV and IT requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve desktop, laptop, and mobile device issues, including operating system and application problems.
- Conduct routine system maintenance, such as updates, backups, and malware scans.
- Escalate complex issues when necessary.
- Assist IT team as needed.
Education/Experience:
- CTS certification or equivalent work experience. Candidate must earn a CTS certification within the first year of employment.
- One to three years of experience working in the AV field. Previous live event and IT experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of amplification and loudspeaker equipment, audio mixing, digital signal processing, and recording.
- Working knowledge of show control and lighting systems.
- Working knowledge of video recording, switching, playback, and distributing equipment.
- Working knowledge of digital signage hardware and software.
- Working knowledge of projection and video equipment.
- Working knowledge of low voltage electrical concepts.
- Ability to read and follow AV systems flow diagrams and support documentation.
- Working knowledge of Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OSX, Microsoft Office.
- Software and hardware troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to plan projects, work to timelines, and provide regular project status and updates.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects while interacting with different functional teams.
- Familiarity with products from the following brands is a plus: Christie, Dolby, Crestron, Philips Lighting, Shure, BrightSign, and ELO.
Projectors, speakers, mixing consoles, microphones, digital signal processors, media players, desktops, laptops, cell phones, tablets, TVs, printers, copiers.
Typical Physical Demands
Must be able to move 50 pounds with or without accommodations and perform repetitive actions over time. Must be able to work in a seated position for majority of workday.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule which will include weekends, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Salary : $25 - $29
