Seattle Art Museum
AV Systems Engineer
- Compensation
- $78.5K–$95.9K / yr
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posted
- 3 November 2026 (11 days ago)
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About this role
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
Work location
- Seattle, WA, US
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Published 3 November 2026, last checked 10 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.