MISSION
The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.
We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package:
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays (up to 14 days)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits
Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)
Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program
Great employee discounts
Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions
OUR VALUES
All staff members are expected to embrace the museum’s commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable institution and to adhere to the museum’s shared values.
Our museum reflects and deepens our collective humanity; the arts are integral to an inspired and just society.
We respect and acknowledge each of our colleagues’ contributions and expertise across all roles within our organization.
We share in the responsibility to create an antiracist culture built on equity, inclusion, and justice for all, acknowledging that these efforts are intersectional and ongoing.
We encourage and advance a culture of hospitality, empathy, and gratitude for each visitor, supporter, and member of our staff.
We embrace innovation and foster change with a progressive understanding of—and obligation to reconsider—our past.
We sustain an open and dynamic civic platform, inviting and advancing the diverse perspectives of our city, staff, visitors, and supporters.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The AudioVisual Solutions Department provides subject expertise and delivers trusted, creative, innovative and functional engineered audiovisual solutions from concept ideation to implementation with a strategic approach to audiovisual upgrades and maintenance for long-term success. Our team is proactive, responsive, courteous, collaborative while providing clear and efficient communication in support of our colleagues, partners, and the audiovisual solutions our team integrates.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Freelance AV Project Manager, AudioVisual Solutions will, on an as needed basis, collaborate with internal stakeholders, as well as outside vendors, to design, prepare, install, and maintain audiovisual systems and Time-Based Media artworks throughout the museum in galleries, classrooms, auditoriums, conference rooms, event spaces, and any other specialized and general use areas where audiovisual technology is required. The Freelance AV Project Manager, AVS will oversee the Lead AV Technicians and freelance Audio Visual Technicians to fulfill audiovisual technology integrations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Install Audio Visual Exhibitions: Oversee the fulfillment of exhibition installations while adhering to best practices and museum standards with aspects of design, implementation, and installation of internal audiovisual exhibition integration solutions according to the exhibition schedule and in consultation with internal and external stakeholders for projects identified by Exhibition Project Managers and the Experience Design Department.
Systems and Project Management: Oversees systems integration installation and upgrade projects, while adhering to the project schedule. Communicates with all stakeholders and holds all parties accountable for deliverables and services on specified projects.
Fulfill special AV projects: Where identified by the Director, AVS Solutions, the Freelance AV Project Manager will research, develop, and fulfill audiovisual solutions for special institutional projects.
Communicate and Collaborate: Interact professionally, collaborate and proactively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders, including artists and performers and installation representatives in order to facilitate and/or gather information required to devise and implement exhibition related audiovisual solutions while adhering to institutional best practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to stand up to 4 hours at a time and sit in a stationary position up to 4 hours at a time
Frequently moves audiovisual equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus for various auditoriums, classrooms and events needs on push carts.
Frequently ascends/descends ladders, scaffolding and/or lifts to adjust lighting and audiovisual equipment.
Frequently positions self to maintain audiovisual equipment, including under counters and in or behind racks in audiovisual closets.
Frequently operates a computer and other audiovisual equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
The person in this position frequently communicates with colleagues about audiovisual equipment and exhibition details. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years equivalent professional experience required
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction process and ability to cooperate with different trades.
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Read, interpret, and utilize schematic and building drawings.
Experience with power and hand tools.
Must be comfortable with heights and have the ability to drive a scissor lift.
Experience using and/or professional knowledge of past, current, and cutting edge audiovisual technology.
Experience in programming and operating audiovisual control systems such as BrightAuthor, ffmpeg, JavaScript, Linux shell, BiAmp, Extron, Crestron, and NodeRED and/or equivalent systems control hardware and software preferred
Experience with video production and post-production editing for audio and video recording projects (e.g., Pro Tools; Adobe Premier) preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, SmartSheets, Jira, Q-Lab, Adobe Premiere Pro, Pro Tools, and Audition or similar audio editing software.
Salary Grade 7
CLOSING STATEMENT
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu