Special Events Technician

Special Events Technician

Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #1610

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Carnegie Science Center connects people with science, igniting curiosity that endures for a lifetime. Our Science Center integrates science and technology, offering immersive experiences like exploring the human body’s mysteries and diving into river science and wildlife wonders. Embracing the spirit of exploration, we proudly feature Mars: The Next Giant Leap and showcase USS Requin (SS 481) submarine, offering firsthand glimpses into space and history. Beyond these exhibits, visitors can enjoy movies on Pittsburgh’s largest screen, engaging live theater performances, thrilling sports challenges, and the fan-favorite Miniature Railroad & Village®. Committed to inclusivity, our position on Pittsburgh’s North Shore by the Ohio River ensures accessibility for everyone, while our outreach initiatives actively involve Pittsburgh’s vibrant and diverse communities, extending our impact beyond local boundaries to a national scale. Join us as we ignite curiosity and forge deep connections between people and the limitless wonders of science!

This Part-Time position is eligible for many of the Carnegie Museums' Benefits.

This is a union position.

The Special Events Technician is responsible for audio-visual requirements of PointView Hall at Carnegie Science Center. This may include external building rentals, internal departments providing events for CM staff, customers, visitors or donors, and support for all CSC A/V functions related to theaters, exhibits and facilities. The position is responsible for training special events staff on the proper use of audio-visual equipment and maintaining user manuals and updating appropriate licenses as applicable. In addition, it will act as a liaison between the special events department and other users of the space. Position assists with maintenance and management of all AV systems and equipment to guarantee the quality and reliability of the audio-visual services provided.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer some college, technical school or related work experience involving technical, electro-mechanical, audio-visual and computer skills and equipment.
• One-two years’ experience in event or theatrical productions preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to work with a variety of external clients and internal staff to implement audio-visual requirements for a diverse set of presentations and events.
• Events require a ‘Can Do’ attitude with the ability to troubleshoot and creatively solve problems on the spot.
• Flexibility and professionalism to handle requests within department limitations are necessary.
• Must be available for regular weekend work and frequent evening assignments, with self-supervision.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
  
  

Principal Accountabilities

• Work with internal and external clients to fulfill the requirements of their events. Including attending site visits and client meetings before the event, making recommendations, and testing presentations and equipment as needed.
• Assisting outside vendors with understanding the technical capabilities of the space.
• Setup events, meeting deadline requirements and configuration needs outlined by special events or client technical staff. Remain onsite during events if required by setup plan.
• Take down events setups and inventory and store equipment, keeping track of any equipment loaned to other areas of CM.
• Maintain all AV, lighting and sound equipment, making recommendations for upgrades and replacement and conducting all scheduled maintenance.
• Train special event staff on the proper use of all equipment and maintain user manuals updating as necessary.
• Work with the events supervisors to maintain necessary paperwork documenting event needs.
• Assist with event supervision and operations as needed.
• Complete other projects as requested by management.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.

Carnegie Museums is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The above job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between CMP and the employee.

• GUIDANCE ON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires employers to consider and accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. An individual is qualified if he or she can perform the essential functions of a job with or without reasonable accommodation. An essential job function is any task that is a fundamental part of the job. When considering essentiality, one must focus upon whether the function is essential to this particular job and not to the department as a whole. Some additional guidance on essential functions follows below. Please note that the following guidelines are non-exhaustive. If you have any questions or need additional guidance, please contact Human Resources. A. Is the function required to be performed on a regular basis? If the function is rarely performed, it may not be essential. B. Is the function highly specialized? Is the incumbent hired for his/her expertise or ability to perform the function? The need for special expertise is an indication of an essential function. C. Does the position exist, at least in part, to perform the function? If so, the function is more likely to be essential. D. How much time is spent performing the function and how often? Note that even functions performed 10% of the time could be essential if they are required on a regular basis. E. Would elimination of the function fundamentally alter the job? If so, the function is more likely to be essential. F. What are the consequences of not requiring the incumbent to perform the function? If they are significant, the function is more likely to be essential. G. Are there a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function could be distributed if the incumbent could not perform it? If so, it is more likely to be essential.
  
  

Other details

• Job Family Vacation Category I
• Pay Type Hourly
• Hiring Rate $18.00
  
  

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