Description:
AV Exhibit Technicians will be scheduled to provide daily coverage of the Desert Pulse exhibit during the Garden’s hours of operation which range from 7am – 9pm daily. Open availability early mornings, evenings and weekends is required for these positions.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES SPECIALTIES AND EXPERIENCE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• LED technology, installation and maintenance
• Audio/Sound, experience with hardware as well as a “good ear”
• General Computer Management, Networking/ IP / VLANS, experience with Mac products (Mac Mini)

GENERAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong problem-solving under pressure
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to lift 50lbs+ and work at height
• Experience working in live public environments
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to work with technology and computers
• Ability to learn how to use new equipment

QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATES

Aerial lift and fork lift operating certifications, training and support to be provided to obtain certification if needed.

POSITION PURPOSE

Participate in the initial installation and provide ongoing daily maintenance and support of the Desert Botanical Garden audio/visual art exhibit FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse by ScanLAB Projects.
AV Exhibit Technicians will join the artists, vendors and Garden Exhibits team to assist in the installation of 3D scanning time-lapse, multi-screen art installation Desert Pulse from September 15 – October 9, 2025. After the exhibition opening, AV Exhibit Technicians will maintain and provide daily technical support for the 4 monumental outdoor LED screen installations and the multi-channel indoor LED screen installation in the Garden’s The RAF Exhibit Gallery from October 9, 2025 – May 10, 2025.
AV Exhibit Technicians will collaborate with Garden staff, artists of ScanLAB Projects and outside vendors to maintain the highest technical and aesthetic standards of these monumental digital artwork installations.
ScanLAB Projects is a creative studio, based in the UK, that works in pioneering 3D LiDAR scanning technology to create artworks, VR, installations, films and broadcast tv. The studio most recently produced the critically acclaimed immersive art installation, FRAMERATE: Pulse of the Earth that has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale, SXSW and many more international venues. www.scanlabprojects.co.uk

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide AV installation and logistical support from September 15 – October 9, 2025, in collaboration with Garden staff, artists ScanLAB Projects and outside vendors.
• Provide AV installation operation, maintenance and basic troubleshooting during Garden daily operating hours, ranging from 7am to 9pm daily.
• Work directly with artists and Garden staff to understand the themes and logistics of this monumental multi-screen digital art installation and it’s 2.5 year journey that will culminate in this world premiere exhibition.
  Rate of Pay: $30 per hour
  Requirements: