Audio-Visual Coordinator

Description

Kentucky Derby Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that sits on the front steps of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. It is one of the premiere attractions in the Louisville region, celebrating the tradition, history, hospitality and pride of the world-renowned event that is the Kentucky Derby. The Museum welcomes over 258,000 visitors annually; a large percentage of those visitors come from outside of Kentucky, journeying from across the country and the world. 

Position Purpose:

The primary purpose for the Audio-Visual Coordinator is to be the main point of contact and administrator for all of the Kentucky Derby Museum’s AV services for rental clients, including record management and on-site operation of equipment during events. This position will operate, maintain, and monitor the Museum’s technology-based exhibits, lighting, and equipment. This position will report to the Senior Director of Technology. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.  

Essential Functions/Accountabilities:      

• Works as the main AV contact for rental clients and   schedules the use of in-house AV gear and the acquisition of rented gear.  
• Sets up and monitors clients’ AV needs during rental   and other events at the Museum. 
• Operates and troubleshoots all of the Museum’s   technology-based exhibits during public hours and for after-hours events. 
• Assists the Curator of Exhibits for new exhibit   installation and exhibit repair. 
• Assists the Facilities Team for Museum security-related technological   issues. 
• Maintains records concerning the use and maintenance of   AV exhibits.
• Assists with digitizing and archiving the Museum’s   collection of video tapes, film reels, and other media and creates projects     for outside parties. 
• Records media broadcasts for use in exhibits and for   archival lighting. 
• Serves as the lead for changing and maintenance of all exhibit   purposes. 
• Works on in-house video and audio editing projects. 
• Assists the Senior Director of Technology and other Museum   employees as directed.
• All   other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 Expected Behaviors:

 As a Kentucky Derby Museum employee, upholds our mission statement; whenever possible, Engage, Educate, and Excite everyone about the extraordinary experience that is  the Kentucky Derby.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.  

· Strong professional background in computers and equipment used in an AV environment, including the operation of public  address and/or audio recording systems.

· Experience with electronic repair and hardware use.

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

· Ability to evaluate situations and make good judgements as to what actions to take when unexpected situations are encountered.

· Able to work quickly, efficiently and independently. 

· Results-oriented, self-driven, proactive, and team player attitude. 

· Software expertise: Windows, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite

· Must be able to sufficiently pass a criminal background check. 

· Must have a valid driver’s license.