Title: Audiovisual Technician
State Role Title: Media Specialist II
Hiring Range: $39,000.00 - $42,000.00
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
What you'll do
Audio, video & lighting setup
Set up and operate audio equipment and systems, applying best practices for microphone and speaker placement and live mixing of multiple sources.
Set up and operate temporary and permanently installed display, projection, and lighting systems for programs, events, and galleries.
Support AV needs across public programs, events, classrooms, and flexible spaces at both museums and the Central Support Complex.
Operations, maintenance & troubleshooting
Provide daily operations and maintenance support for JYF's AV installations and equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with audio, video, projection, and presentation systems quickly and effectively.
Use PowerPoint and other multimedia software to display client content and make basic edits to presentations as needed.
Production & media support
Serve as a production assistant, helping with video and audio production as needed.
Provide images, videos, and other media files, and assist with digital content development and pre-production logistics.
Contribute input to AV and media production plans.
Service & collaboration
Deliver consistent, high-quality customer service to event staff, contractors, presenters, and visitors, following the Customer First! program.
Work independently and as part of the Digital Media Services team, cross-training and supporting other Foundation areas as directed.
Maintain a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends across multiple locations.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of audio/visual equipment, systems, and event support operations, including audio, video, projection, and presentation technologies.
Knowledge of audio fundamentals, including microphone selection and placement, speaker placement, and live audio mixing.
Knowledge of video cameras, audio/video recording, internet streaming, and multimedia production principles.
Knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications (particularly PowerPoint), and multimedia presentation software.
Skill in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting audio, video, lighting, projection, and presentation equipment.
Skill in providing technical support for live events and making basic edits to multimedia presentations as needed.
Skill in delivering excellent customer service while interacting professionally with staff, contractors, presenters, and visitors.
Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues with AV equipment and systems in a timely and effective manner.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in person, with technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and work at multiple locations.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Coy Mozingo
Phone: 7572534042
Email: [email protected]
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
