"Arts Technical Specialist: Video, Projection, Lighting (Open Rank)"

The Division of Arts & Humanities at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint an Arts Technical Specialist of Video, Projection, and Lighting (Open Rank).

General Duties:

• Cultivate an environment of collaboration, space etiquette, and safety
• Collaborate with Faculty, Staff, and Students to ensure the successful execution of class projects and capstone presentations
• Contribute to the planning and setup of artistic installations, ensuring they align with the intended creative vision
• Provide technical support for art exhibitions and events within the Arts & Humanities Division
• Maintain and operate video, projection, and lighting equipment
• Assist in the installation and dismantling of art installations and exhibitions
• Ensure the safety and security of equipment, artworks, and gallery spaces
• Act as a resource for students, offering guidance on the technical aspects of their artistic projects
• Liaise with external parties, such as the Project Space/Art Gallery team, regarding technical needs for exhibitions and overall technical support
• Liaise with Internal parties, such as the Technical and Production teams, to arrange pre-production workflows, equipment lists, technical installations, and troubleshooting

Technical:

• Cultivate an environment of collaboration, space etiquette, and safety
• Set up and operate video, and projection systems for exhibitions and performances
• Troubleshoot Technical issues and provide on-the-spot solutions during exhibitions and events
• Collaborate with faculty and students to integrate technology into their artistic projects
• Manage equipment inventory and ensure proper maintenance and repair
• Stay current with technological advancements and make recommendations for equipment upgrades and improvements
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely solutions to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Contribute to procurement of video, and lighting equipment to support academic and research needs
• Participate in procuring new audiovisual equipment to support academic and research needs in the Arts

Academic:

• Act as an integral member of the academic support team for Arts Practice, Film & New Media, Interactive Media, Music, Theater, and Masters of Fine Arts
• Assist students and faculty in realizing their creative visions by providing technical expertise and guidance
• Offer workshops and training sessions to students and faculty on using AV technology for their artistic pursuits
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate technical skills into the curriculum and course objectives
• Participate in assessing student projects and capstone presentations with a focus on technical components
• More broadly, support all educational needs of the facilities, faculty, students, and staff in support of teaching, learning, and research

Operational:

• Coordinate and schedule equipment usage for various events and exhibitions
• Coordinate space use between departments to accommodate class and research activities
• Ensure that all equipment is adequately maintained and in good working order
• Supervise student assistants and other technicians
• Maintain a safe and organized workspace
• Manage and maintain an inventory of audiovisual equipment, including regular maintenance and repairs
• Liaise with the Arts Leadership Team on facilities management, workflow, and policy
• Act as liaison between different stakeholders, such as faculty, students, academic staff, researchers, Arts Center Production Team and Academic Arts Leadership Team
• Actively promote broader access to and use of the Scene facilities

About NYU Abu Dhabi: NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. ...