The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time; and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful.

Job Description:

Position Title: AVL Technician

Position Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Productions

Reports to: Production Manager 

Date Reviewed: 11/2025 

About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:

Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.

The Momentary is a contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. You belong here: make the most of this moment.

Position Summary:

The AVL Technician will provide audio, video, and basic lighting support to staff and artists throughout Crystal Bridges and the Momentary, facilitating the wide variety of Audio-Visual needs required to support or produce the performing arts offerings and events that will take place in each venue.

The ideal AVL Technician has experience in Audio-Visual equipment operation for meetings, conferences, concerts, lectures, dance, and theatre, with a self-motivated desire to expand their knowledge of the field. The position requires a passion for supporting the production of high-level events and contemporary performing arts.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Supporting internal and external events across multiple departments by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Audio-Visual-Lighting equipment at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary
• Communicating with staff and visiting artists about their Audio-Visual-Lighting needs
• Interpreting and generating technical paperwork such as stage plots, signal flow plans, and input lists
• Managing Audio-Visual-Lighting equipment inventory, including keeping detailed records of number and location of equipment, as well as detailed repair logs
• Assisting with a variety of production related prep, planning, and facilitation at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary.
• Attending meetings and walkthroughs as a representative of the production team
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

Education, Training, and Traits

• High School Diploma or GED
• Extensive competency with Audio-Visual systems, including digital audio mixing consoles, wireless microphone management, projection control systems such as Crestron, static and intelligent lighting systems, and more
• Proficiency with standard office equipment including basic computer literacy (word processing, spread sheets, e-mail, etc.) telephone, and copy machines
• Ability to calmy and professionally adapt to changes in plans or the environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability and willingness to be a team player both within the department and throughout the entire organization
• Flexibility to work adaptable schedules including long days, evenings, and weekends

Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years experience in the Audio-Visual field is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:
  • Must be able to perform manual labor associated with the installation, operation, and maintenance of audiovisual (A/V) equipment.
  • Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 60 lbs on a regular basis.
  • Must be comfortable and proficient working at heights, including from ladders and aerial lifts, in both indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Must be able to safely climb ladders while carrying up to 50 lbs of equipment or tools.
  • This position requires the ability to work for extended periods in varying environmental conditions, including rain, wind, heat, and cold.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in a theater and concert hall environment, museum and other performance spaces, and in communities served. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, with the exception of concert performances. 

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.