Production Manager

The Production Manager is a member of the Speed Art Museum’s Operations team. This position is responsible for setting-up, operating, scheduling, and maintaining audio/visual equipment and services for events and meetings within the facility (internal/external); ensuring end-user satisfaction by responding to requests for audio/visual services in a positive, timely and efficient manner. The Production Manager provides technical assistance in use of equipment for events, meetings, and trainings and acts as liaison to the museum between clients and outside vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up, operate, and take-down audio/visual equipment used in Museum spaces for internal and external audiences.
• Assist individuals in the operation of audio/visual equipment; providing training and instruction on microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, wiring/cables, and lighting to the museum community as needed.
• Serve as the Museum’s primary liaison with audio/visual vendors when requested.
• Works with relevant department(s) to organizes and oversees A/V event details including but not limited to: planning timelines for load-ins, selection of and contract facilitation for vendors, overseeing of post-event A/V break down activities and analysis
• Contract and supervise additional audio/visual equipment and labor as needed.

• Assists Special Events Department by managing on site facility rental events.

• Set-up of computer and associated multi-media equipment for presentations.
• Provide projectionist services for seminars, lectures, and other events/programs.
• Coordinate video or audio recording of seminars, lectures, and other events upon request.
• Document and inventory all equipment on an ongoing basis. Perform scheduled maintenance relating to installed and portable audio/visual equipment.
• Follows safety guidelines and safe work practices using safety equipment as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with live event production equipment (i.e. audio and lighting control boards, microphone techniques and placement).
• 2+ years’ experience with Crestron control systems, video, projectors, media playback devices, high-definition video cameras, monitors and other multimedia equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with audio and visual signal routing, video conferencing software, basic telephony, HDMI, DVI, VGA.
• Computer proficiency required including MS Office Suite and PowerPoint and at least one-year experience troubleshooting compatibility issues with presentation software.
• Experience with network wiring and infrastructure including basic routers and switches (ex. Crestron)
• Ability to provide to provide technical assistance and outstanding customer services to users of all skill levels (internal and external audiences) including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in real-time.
• Experience operating lift equipment preferred but not required
• Aptitude and interest in learning new technology.

Skills

• Self-motivated and task/goal oriented with the capability to prioritize multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment; and the ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Extensive use of telephone and computer throughout the workday.
• Sits, reaches, walks, climbs, and lifts intermittently throughout the workday so the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Communicates using English language.
• Sees and hears or uses prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., of fifty (50) pounds throughout the workday.
• Able to adapt to and work from various locations so the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time exempt position. This position is NOT eligible for overtime pay.
• Available to work weekends, nights and holidays as required.

The Speed Art Museum is Kentucky’s largest art museum with a collection that spans 6,000 years of human creativity. An independent museum located on the campus of the University of Louisville, the Speed has recently undergone a multi-phase expansion and renovation that includes a new North Building, state-of-the-art Cinema, Art Park and a public piazza. The Speed Art Museum has repeatedly been voted Kentucky’s best museum and is considered one of the top ten sites each Kentuckian should visit. The Speed honors its mission to bring great art to our communities through its distinguished collections and as the Commonwealth’s number one venue for international art exhibitions.

The Speed welcomes diverse candidates to this and all positions.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: For consideration all qualified internal and external candidates must submit application and resume through this Internet portal. Your interest in the Speed Art Museum is appreciated however; only candidates selected for interview process will be notified. The Speed Art Museum prohibits discrimination in employment, programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The Speed Art Museum also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to museum facilities.