About Us:

Established in 1857, AIA New York is the oldest and largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects, boasting over 5,500 members including architects, allied professionals, students, and design enthusiasts. The chapter is committed to design excellence, public outreach, and professional development. The Center for Architecture, inaugurated in 2003 as the first cultural institution within the AIA network, aims to be the premier hub for learning about architecture and urbanism in New York City. Through various programs and events, it fosters engagement among architects, professionals, and the public. Both AIA New York and the Center for Architecture advocate for the importance of design in enhancing urban life. They prioritize values such as civic engagement, equity, environmental sustainability, resiliency, technological innovation, and inspiring design.

Job Summary:

The A/V Technology Coordinator is responsible for the setup, strike, and operation of audio, and video equipment used for a wide range of programs and events and meetings that take place at the Center for Architecture. This position reports to the Technology Manager and works closely with AIANY and CFA Programs and Facilities staff. Successful candidates will have excellent social skills when working with clients and committees and demonstrate a working knowledge of audio video equipment and signal flow.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interacting and responding to staff and client requests
• Preparing computers and content for use during events
• Instructing presenters on proper usage of microphones and computers
• Setting up equipment like microphones, projectors, panel tables to the specifications for each event
• Monitoring presentations and troubleshooting A/V equipment during events
• Assisting staff and rental clients with audio/video elements of meetings in conference room
• Recording events using ceiling mounted cameras and the HD camera
• Edit event footage and promotional material
• Stream and record webinars of special events
• Proper cleaning and storing equipment after each event
• Assisting Audio-Visual Manager with various tasks such as testing/ installation of equipment and inventory
• Compress event footage and transfer to RAID units for storage and future edits

Education and Experience:

• Professional experience in A/V, technology, live events, or other related fields
• Understanding of signal flow in audio and video systems
• Basic understanding of common audio and video connectors, cables, and formats
• Expert knowledge of PowerPoint, Keynote, Adobe Acrobat and other Apple, PC, or online-based presentation programs
• Ability to work graciously under pressure; ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks
• Excellent customer service skills with very high-level clientele
• Ability to communicate highly technical information to clientele with little to no previous experience
• Proactive attitude
• Creative and quick problem solving with ability to troubleshoot
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Crestron systems preferred
• Experience mixing live sound
• Video recording experience highly preferred
• Experience using Adobe Premiere to edit and export video highly preferred
• Schedule flexibility

Additional Information

Hours are Monday to Friday 3:00pm-8:00pm Monday through Friday with some Saturdays as needed

Physical Demands: Some lifting (up to 30 lbs.). Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

AIANY and the Center for Architecture is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person