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About the Role
The AV Technician supports the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of audiovisual systems for live, hybrid, virtual, and recorded events at the New York Academy of Sciences. This role helps deliver high-quality audiovisual services across the Academy's facilities and ensures events are executed professionally and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, operate, and dismantle audiovisual equipment for meetings and events.
- Operate audiovisual systems during events, ensuring reliable performance and providing real-time technical support.
- Troubleshoot and resolve audiovisual, presentation, and connectivity issues quickly.
- Prepare event spaces by testing equipment and verifying system functionality.
- Transport, move, and properly handle audiovisual equipment.
- Provide courteous, responsive customer service and technical assistance.
- Maintain the operational readiness of audiovisual equipment through routine inspection and basic maintenance.
- Support recording and production activities within the NYAS Podcast Studio.
- Review presentation files, videos, and multimedia content before events.
- Assist presenters with presentation loading, microphone placement, and videoconferencing connections.
- Respond to requests regarding event support, schedule changes, or additional technical needs.
- Maintain equipment inventories by participating in routine audits.
- Assist with equipment installation, cable management, and system upgrades.
- Prepare post-event reports documenting technical issues and recommendations.
- Maintain organized equipment storage areas.
- Stay current with emerging audiovisual technologies, software, and best practices.
- Assist with training new employees, temporary staff, or freelance technicians.
- Perform other duties and special projects assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of two to three years of experience supporting audiovisual systems for live meetings, conferences, hybrid and virtual events.
- Experience operating professional audio, video, and presentation systems.
- Working knowledge of digital audio mixers, PTZ cameras, video switchers, wireless microphone systems, and video conferencing platforms.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, macOS, Microsoft Office, Keynote, Zoom, Webex, and Teams.
- Basic understanding of IP networking and audiovisual signal flow.
- Experience with Crestron control systems, Blackmagic Design equipment, Adobe Premiere, vMix, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during event setup, operation, and breakdown.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, and work in confined areas.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull audiovisual equipment and rolling equipment cases.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally assist in moving equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders while following established safety procedures.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for repetitive tasks, including connecting cables and operating technical equipment.
- Ability to work in environments with varying lighting conditions and elevated noise levels.
Skills
- Audiovisual systems
- Audio
- Video
- Presentation systems
- Lighting
- Videoconferencing
- Digital audio mixers
- PTZ cameras
- Video switchers
- Wireless microphone systems
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Microsoft Office
- Keynote
- Zoom
- Webex
- Teams
- IP networking
- Audiovisual signal flow
- Crestron control systems
- Blackmagic Design equipment
- Adobe Premiere
- vMix
- Troubleshooting
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
Location
- Downtown Manhattan
Work Type
- Part-time
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-3 years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $30.00- $35.00 per hour
- $39,000- $45,500 annual equivalent
Benefits
- Affordable health insurance
- Retirement plan with matching employer contributions
- Personal and career development stipend
- Generous paid time off policies
- Overtime compensation
About the Company
- The New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to advancing science for the benefit of society.
- With over 20,000 Members in 100 countries, the Academy advances scientific and technical knowledge, addresses global challenges with science-based solutions, and sponsors educational initiatives.
- The Academy hosts programs and publishes content in life and physical sciences, social sciences, nutrition, artificial intelligence, computer science, and sustainability.
- The Academy also provides professional and educational resources for researchers.
Equal Opportunity
- The New York Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination, on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.
- This includes, but is not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- The Academy is also committed to making good faith efforts to recruit applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including those historically underrepresented in the sciences.
- The Academy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.