Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY The Technical Operations Manager plays a vital role in keeping the location and exhibitions operating safely and optimally for the business. The person in this role ensures the consistent upkeep and main…
Skills: AV equipment, AV system networking, Media software, Projection equipment, Lighting equipment
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The Technical Operations Manager ensures the optimal performance and maintenance of exhibition technology, systems, and venue facilities. They lead production-related tasks, manage vendor relationships, and support the operations team in delivering high-quality visitor experiences.
Candidates must have 8+ years of professional experience in production environments involving AV systems and 5+ years of team management. The role requires hands-on technical proficiency, the ability to operate heavy equipment like scissor lifts, and availability for weekend and holiday work.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Technical Operations Manager plays a vital role in keeping the location and exhibitions operating safely and optimally for the business. The person in this role ensures the consistent upkeep and maintenance of the location’s valuable technical systems and equipment, as well as installations and exhibitions on view. They facilitate the preparation of the incoming exhibits’ production-related needs, special events, and occasional external activations tied to the location.
The person in this role will be the primary contact for ARTECHOUSE Studio. They will liaise with operations staff, contractors, and other onsite personnel as well as third party vendors to ensure upcoming exhibit needs are met and all strikes and installations are smoothly executed. In addition, they are the educator for the rest of the location team in the basic operating and troubleshooting needs of the ongoing exhibit and location technical operations systems. This person will be a generous and patient communicator who will help foster a knowledgeable, dynamic, and confident operating team.
The Technical Operations Manager is an integral part of the daily operations, supporting the team in the venue. The role collaborates with the Operations and the Visitor Experience team in addressing facilities, technical, and cosmetic notes related to the maintenance of the exhibit to deliver a high-quality experience for our visitors and efficient operation of the venue's technology systems. In addition to the primary responsibilities, this role will be a part of a larger ARTECHOUSE team that works together to support ARTECHOUSE locally and internationally.
You will oversee 1-2 direct reports.
WHO YOU ARE
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
WE OFFER
WHO WE ARE
We are a small team with big ambitions. We create, produce and present award-winning technology-driven exhibitions and innovative cinematic experiences for audiences of all ages. We also operate high-tech art spaces in Washington, D.C., New York City and Houston. We believe in our mission and every day we work hard to make the impossible possible in our effort to empower, educate and inspire the future generation. We pride ourselves in pushing creative innovation and working with some of the world’s best digital artists, and being a place where one can always experience the future of the art today. https://www.artechouse.com/values
WE VALUE
Diversity, inclusivity, and hard work. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Candidates must be based in/around Houston where they can commute to our Houston Venue. Please note we will only respond to candidates selected for further consideration.
Where Creative Innovation Has No Limits
An innovative leader in the field of digital and experiential art, ARTECHOUSE expands the possibilities of art and how we experience it by creating, curating, producing, and presenting technology-driven exhibitions and experiences for audiences of all ages. ARTECHOUSE connects progressive ideas, artists and audiences to stimulate innovation and creativity at the intersection of art, science and technology. What started as the nation's first digital art space is now a home, online and off, for technology-driven art innovation, with a mission to inspire, empower and fund the creation of new, experiential and exploratory art forms.
Offices: 1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, US · 439 W 15TH ST, NEW YORK, NEW YORK (NY) 10011, US · 600 W 6th St, Houston, Texas 77007, US
Where Creative Innovation Has No Limits
An innovative leader in the field of digital and experiential art, ARTECHOUSE expands the possibilities of art and how we experience it by creating, curating, producing, and presenting technology-driven exhibitions and experiences for audiences of all ages. ARTECHOUSE connects progressive ideas, artists and audiences to stimulate innovation and creativity at the intersection of art, science and technology. What started as the nation's first digital art space is now a home, online and off, for technology-driven art innovation, with a mission to inspire, empower and fund the creation of new, experiential and exploratory art forms.
Offices: 1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, US · 439 W 15TH ST, NEW YORK, NEW YORK (NY) 10011, US · 600 W 6th St, Houston, Texas 77007, US
