Audio Visual Specialist (Part-Time)

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. 

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

As the Audio-Visual Specialist, you will be part of the AV and Media Services division in the Digital Department. You will play a key role in supporting the Museum’s performances, symposia, lectures, convenings, classes, meetings, museum-wide festivals, and corporate and non-profit rentals. You will be responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of audiovisual systems and theatrical equipment in the Uris Center for Education, Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, and other spaces across the Museum.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Setup, operate and monitor audio, video, and lighting systems and staging for programs and events. 

• Work with internal and external clients for event support and management, including preparing, setting up, and operating audio-video equipment for performances, special engagements, conferences, committee meetings, seminars, etc.

• Assist with video documentation of live events, including controlling cameras and/or assisting with sound recording of live events, gather and organize digital assets, video recording and editing   

• Monitor and troubleshoot stream quality during live-streaming productions. Support livestreaming, including real-time and first pass editing, as well as trimming of live event recordings.

• Routine inventory, maintenance, and repair of audiovisual and theatrical production equipment under the direction of the Senior Manager of AV and Media Services.

• Setup, operate, and monitor staging, lighting, audio, and video technology at Museum facilities, including The Uris Center for Education, Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, other locations around the Museum, and at the Met Cloisters. 

• Collaborate as needed with external vendors and partners to deliver AV and media services.   

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or certificate from film, video, or live event production training program or commensurate work experience. 

• Bachelor’s Degree not required but considered a plus. 

• InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or other industry certifications considered a plus.

• At least 2 years of experience working in audiovisual, event, film/video, or technical theater production. 

• Experience in the operation, setup and maintenance of audio, video, lighting, and electrical systems and theatrical staging. 

• Ability to read, understand, and complete work based upon standard industry technical drawings and production documentation. 

• Working knowledge of both Windows and Mac computers, digital video and audio formats, software and workflows, as well as basic wired and wireless IP network setup and troubleshooting. 

• Experience with audiovisual technology such as smart classroom media technology, including control & matrix routing systems (such as Crestron, or Extron), interactive touch screens, and Lutron or similar room lighting systems. 

• Basic skills in the use of hand tools, soldering irons, rigging equipment, etc. 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with Met staff, external partners, and rental clients who possess varied degrees of technical expertise. 

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