Media & Lighting Technician

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 109 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHMLA at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, gender, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Media & Lighting Technician for our Exhibitions department. The Media & Lighting Technician works closely with the Supervisor of Media & Lighting at the Natural History Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Installation, deinstallation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of audiovisual and lighting equipment, supplies, systems, and software for Museum exhibitions and displays
• May coordinate team of technicians in installing or maintaining audiovisual or lighting systems
• Creation, editing, and organization of digital media, files, and assets for Museum exhibitions and displays (including video, audio, 2D and 3D imagery and models, interactive software, etc.). Establishing and maintaining workflows and best practices for creation, editing, and organization of the same.
• Building and testing of prototypes or proofs-of-concept for Museum exhibitions and displays
• Research on equipment, materials, and software for implementation in Museum exhibitions and displays
• Communication with vendors and ordering of equipment, materials, and software

This position has the following requirements: 

• 2 or more years of related experience
• Familiarity with multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows, MacOS, Android, Linux)
• Proficiency with museum and theatrical lighting equipment (e.g., track lighting systems, PAR cans, ellipsoidals, filters, gobos, lenses, dimming systems, DMX controllers)
• Proficiency with museum and theatrical audiovisual equipment (e.g., show controllers, video projectors, touch monitors, video players, extenders, cameras, P.A. systems, computers, microcontrollers)
• Basic electronic and electrical skills (e.g., soldering, wiring, testing of cables and electronic components)
• Proficiency with a variety of media- and design-related software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools, Unity, Adobe After Effects, Vectorworks)

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. Hourly rate for this position is $26.08 based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a Part-time temporary (to be ending in August 4, 2024), non-exempt position. 

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.