Exhibition Technology Specialist

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.

Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.

• Collaborative Creativity:
  We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.
• Provocative Playfulness:
  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.
• Outsiders Welcome:
  We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.
• Authentic Compassion:
  We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.
• Audacious Courage:
  We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on…

The Exhibition Technology Specialist works as a technologist in a unique and exceptional immersive arts exhibition covering areas of lighting, sound, video, projections, networking, show power, control & automation, interactive game mechanics, computer art installations, and animatronics. The Exhibition Technology Specialist is responsible for repairs and preventive maintenance of exhibit technology, along with design and development of enhancements related to the functionality & overall experience of the exhibition.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in redesigning or the rebuilding of problematic systems or installation of new systems during new installations. The Exhibition Technology team is tasked with operating and maintaining the exhibition daily, supporting special events, media events and contributing to new exhibit installations.

This is a full-time hourly position which requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay is $32/hr.

The Exhibition Technology Specialist will have expertise in areas of electrical systems, data distribution, electronics, micro-controllers, lighting, audio, video, coding and how they work together to create a complete & immersive show experience. This individual will carry out installations, repairs, and upgrades on technical show equipment and systems, adhering to electrical codes, regulations, and standards. Knowledge and familiarity with electrical drawings, electronic schematics, computer hardware, software, applications, and operating systems and IT infrastructure are required.

Executing daily inspections and reporting, creation of and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules and the use of the Meow Wolf designated maintenance database, managing parts inventory and software backups are a must. In addition, the Exhibition Technology Specialist will ensure best practices, standard operating procedures, safety related work practices as well as build and create the documentation of custom interactive artwork, objects and installations that seam together sensors, micro-controllers, computers, lights, sound, video, and various electromechanical elements that are part of the exhibition.

This role is charged with keeping these systems operational and coordinating with the exhibit-wide maintenance staff to repair and maintain all systems at the highest standard of quality. The Exhibition Technology Specialist will assist in training staff (exhibit team members, managers, creative operators, etc.) to engage the guests in the exhibition’s technical installations.

The Exhibition Technology Specialist is also responsible for the implementation of the expanding goals of the exhibition, including engaging with the design, creative development, programming, systems engineering, mechanical integration, fabrication, and production of new interactive exhibit…