Gallery Media Coordinator

Reporting to the Manager of Gallery Media in the Exhibition Design & Production department, the Gallery Media Coordinator supports the museum’s planning and programming efforts with a primary focus on time-based media installations for special exhibitions and permanent collection presentations. The Gallery Media Coordinator works onsite under the supervision of the Gallery Media Manager to assist in the preparation, design, planning, and installation of a wide variety of time-based projects for upcoming exhibitions and permanent collection rotations.
Responsibilities:
Plan and execute time-based media installations to meet high museum standards
Develop and define project requirements with colleagues across several departments
Collaborate with artists and curators to install equipment in experimental settings and configurations
Install a large variety of different AV equipment including projectors, monitors, speakers, and computers to the exact project specifications
Prepare and test media for installations using various types of media players and computers
Maintain versatility and knowledge of diverse forms of media and equipment
Oversee day-to-day maintenance and activation of equipment installed in the galleries
Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance
Manage Gallery Media equipment inventory and coordinate storage
Assist with upgrades to and recommend new purchases for the Gallery Media inventory
Coordinate various ongoing and overlapping Gallery Media projects
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Film and Video Production or equivalent experience
2-4 years of experience working in a museum, art gallery setting, or AV industry
Competency in audio and video editing and encoding, media player programming, script building, and basic repair
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and design/visualization software
Ability to read and comprehend architectural drawings
Knowledge of tools and their proper use along with an understanding of construction and building materials
Practice of safety standards when working with audio visual equipment, electrical equipment, lifts, and tools
Awareness of surroundings and safety maintenance when working in environments in various states of construction
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift, and climb to move materials and operate equipment safely
Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders

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