About the Norton Museum of Art:
Founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton, the Norton Museum of Art is Florida’s largest art museum, renowned for its distinguished collection. The Norton Museum of Art welcomes visitors to experience the transformative power of art through intimate and creative encounters with wide-ranging collections and programs of the highest quality. With holdings spanning Contemporary, Early European, Modern, and Asian Art, as well as Photography, the Norton serves as a cherished institution within its community.
Our Commitments:
To uphold our mission and ensure the Norton’s relevance to our community, we are dedicated to the following principles:
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Art: We celebrate and share excellence in the arts in all its forms.
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Audience: We cultivate meaningful dialogues and relationships with a diverse and inclusive audience.
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Ambassadors: Our employees, Trustees, volunteers, and partners are the vital links connecting Art and Audience.
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Foundations: We are committed to preserving the Norton’s fiscal and physical legacy for future generations.
Position Summary:
AV Tech is responsible for (PA, mics, wireless and more) as well as the sound mixing for live performances. The role of the AV Tech is critical to event and program productions. The AV Tech will also be assisting the Manager with audio visual initiatives and challenges.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Set up and operate audio visual equipment for internal and external events.
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Assist with issues regarding the donor digital wall.
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Monitor sound feeds to ensure quality.
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Clean, maintain and properly store audio and video equipment.
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Conduct inventory of all a/v equipment and provide reports to manager.
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Ensure the safe transfer and shipment of equipment following proper safety measures.
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Assist with organization and maintenance of all storage areas.
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Set up and take down events as needed.
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Perform duties on location.
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Mixing live music/bands
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Other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
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Three to five years’ experience in AV
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Strong customer service skills and ability to consistently deliver to clients a high-quality experience.
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Ability to efficiently operate, troubleshoot and repair a/v equipment.
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Good collaboration skills, strong team player.
- Must be available on Fridays for Art After Dark
Hours and Compensation:
- Variable schedule; Days. Nights, Weekends
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Part-Time, Non-Exempt
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Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Location Requirements:
At the time of employment, employees are expected to be located within reasonable commuting distance of the museum. Commuting Distance means they are located in South Florida, and able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.
- Museum Location: 1450 South Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
Benefits Offerings:
The museum provides competitive compensation and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits may differ based on employment status.
- 401(k) retirement plan and 2% employer match
- 4 discretionary days & 1 birthday holiday
- Flex Work options; hybrid & flexible schedule after an employee’s 90-day probationary period. NOTE: FlexWork is not suitable for all positions.
- 20% discount for staff in the Museum store
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10% discount at The Restaurant
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Membership to the ROAM Museum network
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Norton Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Norton Museum of Art makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
