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

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

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 accessibility@fieldmuseum.org.