Part-Time It Audio/Visual Technician

Come work with us at Houston Ballet!  Picture yourself at an amazing organization committed to inspire a lasting love and appreciation for dance through artistic excellence, exhilarating performances, innovative choreography, and superb educational programs. At Houston Ballet, you’ll be surrounded by creative teams who challenge you, support you, inspire you, and celebrate artistic achievement. 

To learn more, please visit: https://www.houstonballet.org/about/employment-opportunities/

Summary:

The Part-time Audio/Visual (AV) Technician reports to the IT Department and is responsible for operating and troubleshooting audiovisual equipment used to conduct rehearsals and events in the center for dance building. Such as subwoofers, audio amplifiers, speakers, TVs, video monitors, and cameras. They are also responsible for conducting quality control analyses, engaging with our company and Academy staff, and overall assistance of the Production and IT team in day-to-day projects.   

This is an hourly position and the pay is $20 per hour.

The work is for Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Outside hours may be required during special events. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily Check-in with IT team
• Set Up Audiovisual Equipment
• Daily maintenance Company & Academy Studios
• Daily maintenance on Conference rooms and Dance Lab
• Daily maintenance on Lobby and other Displays in the building
• Assisting IT team with Scheduling service
• Support IT with live streaming (Dance Talks, events).
• Communications about current technology
• Training & Documentation
• Meetings
• Checking & testing connectivity in studios, Dance Lab, Conference Rooms
• IT /AV Ticket resolutions.
• Other AV/Audio support as needed.

Experience with:

• iPad of all generations, required
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zoom, video casting, required
• Biamp – speakers, subwoofers, audio amplifiers, Tesira Forte Audio DSP
• Sony - 4K Displays, Screen Projectors
• Mersive – Solstice Pod
• Click2
• Atem devices
• Crestron – touch panel, RMC4 room controller, DM Lite Transmitter
• Shure – SLX-D wireless microphone system
• Cat6 cabling
• NUC PC
• Office products

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Statement:

Houston Ballet Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Houston Ballet embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. We recognize our responsibility to be an open, welcoming, and anti-racist organization where students, artists, staff, trustees, and volunteers of all backgrounds collaboratively learn, work, and serve. Inclusion, diversity, equity, and access are instrumental in the fulfillment of our mission and values. We address the challenges of our future in a culture that honors what is unique in all of us. Join us, together we are Houston Ballet.

Core Values:

Houston Ballets shared values are essential to our success as a world-class ballet company and academy. These values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape our culture.

• EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about results. Our programs are recognized and awarded for excellence. We are committed to delivering quality programs at the highest standard. Work in all departments matches the caliber of the programming on stage.
• ENGAGED: We are proud to be a part of a company that produces art and trains artists. We attend performances and are tremendous advocates for the education and community engagement programs we offer. We are all in and well-versed in the mission of Houston Ballet.
• DRIVEN: We are driven to take goals and run with them. We are excited to deliver results beyond expectations. We are accountable for our actions and work. We reinvent Standard Operations Procedures, leaving our jobs better than we found them. Much of our work product becomes the standard for individuals who will fill our roles in the years to come.
• COLLABORATIVE: We unite around Houston Ballets mission and support each other in reaching goals. We share information widely and generously and treat our team members, customers, and patrons with respect and sensitivity. We embrace inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. We recognize our responsibility to be an open, welcoming, and anti-racist organization where students, artists, staff, trustees, and volunteers of all backgrounds collaboratively learn, work and serve. We nurture the growth and understanding of how each of us fits into the larger picture and we celebrate organizational achievements.
• PATRON-CENTERED: Our patrons (subscribers/supporters/donors/stakeholders) are at the center of all we do and are at the top of our minds in our decisions and actions. Our patrons are delighted by the excellent customer service they receive at every interaction at Houston Ballet.