AV Systems Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE    Skilled in audio-visual technology and interested in SAM? SAM's AV Services Team is hiring for a full-time AV Systems Engineer. This role effectively performs and manages the maintenance, load-in, operation, and load-out of Audio-Visual systems and equipment across all three museum locations (Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle Asian Art Museum, and Seattle Art Museum Downtown).        ABOUT SAM    As SAM heads into its second century, we are boldly reimagining what we can and should be. Our goal is to be a model for the future of museums - a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. Embracing new ways of engaging communities and seeking innovative partnerships - all while keeping art and community at the center of what we do. This ambitious effort represents a transformative shift and radically redefining how art museums operate. This is a pivotal moment for SAM, and we are seeking great talent to join us on our journey. Working at SAM is not just a job—it's a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.     RESPONSIBILITIES AV Support  Manage audio-visual facilities and operate AV systems across all locations  Assist the Associate Director in selecting capital AV equipment  Perform installation, maintenance, teardown, and other services as directed   Support a variety of activities, including but not limited to, lectures, theatrical performances, acoustic and amplified music performances, multi-cultural demonstrations, corporate presentations, hybrid events or meetings, private venue rentals, educational and public engagement programming, and a variety of development and fundraising activities Support a variety of exhibit presentations, including within individual works of art Set up and operate hybrid events and meetings  Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients and visiting artists Supervise on-call staff through the load-in, run of show, and strike Maintain equipment and supplies inventory as required for supporting presentations, functions, and exhibits Perform routine and specialty maintenance on audio-visual equipment and related computer systems  Keep current with changing technology in the audio-visual field and utilize best practices   Assist Production Manager in securing rental equipment as assigned Work cross departmentally to help create and install audio guides, interactives, and other exhibit-based needs Ensure safe installation of AV equipment  Administrative