Exhibits Media Integration Supervisor

Description:

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