Audio Visual Technician, On Call
California Academy of Sciences · California Academy of Sciences
Posted 21 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days California Academy of Sciences's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 75% of California Academy of Sciences's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at California Academy of Sciences
- high 10 stale, 0 reposted of 16 open
- Hiring momentum
- 24 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from California Academy of Sciences's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for California Academy of Sciences.
About this role
The Audio Visual Technician is an on-call position responsible for the operation, maintenance, and support of audio-visual systems at the California Academy of Sciences. This role involves setting up and breaking down AV equipment for various events, providing technical support for public exhibits and meetings, and ensuring high-quality service during events. The technician will work closely with teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain AV systems across different venues.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of California Academy of Sciences as an employer.
What you need
- At least a high school diploma
- At least 2 years of audio visual work experience
- At least 2 years experience with hybrid meetings/software/hardware
- At least 1 year of customer service experience
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings
- Must know how to properly tape down, and wrap cables
Nice to have
- Production degree or equivalent training
- Experience with Roland hybrid video switchers, digital audio mixers (Behringer/Allen & Heath), and DJ equipment
- Experience with Q-Sys, NION, VNC, and installed AV environments
- Bilingual (spoken and/or written) in Spanish, German, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, or other non-English language
What you get
- Hourly rate of $30.63
- Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive benefits based on hours worked
- Details regarding compensation and benefits discussed during the interview process
Worth weighing
- On-call schedule with variable hours including weekends, late nights, and early mornings
- Average of 40 hours a month; average of 5 shifts a month
- Physical demands include lifting up to 50lbs and working in dark, confined spaces
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Listed by California Academy of Sciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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