Audio Visual Operator

Reports to: Director of Technology FLSA Status: Contractor or PT \- On Call Rate: $25\-$30/HR DATE WRITTEN**:** November 2025 **ORGANIZATION:** Planet Word (www.planetwordmuseum.org) is an interactive museum that brings language to life with unique, immersive experiences for people of all ages. Nothing like it exists anywhere else in the world. Established by educator Ann Friedman, the museum is housed in the Franklin School, a newly restored and rehabilitated National Historic Landmark at the corner of 13th and K Streets NW in the heart of Washington, D.C. The museum is home to a variety of events spaces including the 150\-person ‘Friedman Family Auditorium’ which hosts a range of public and private events, film screenings, author book talks, educator convenings, and more. In the past, we’ve played host to prominent speakers, including renowned literacy experts, well\-known journalists, popular authors, major philanthropists, politicians, ambassadors and diplomats. *Planet Word’s policy is to provide equal opportunity employment (EOE) to all persons.* *Planet Word recruits, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion,* *color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.* *Planet Word’s commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is* *clearly reflected in the stories we tell. At Planet Word, we strive to provide a forum for civil* *discourse and to be a place where community, in all its vibrant diversity, can gather to* *share the words that bridge differences and forge solutions.* **POSITION:** Planet Word seeks a multi\-skilled Audio\-Visual Operator to join the technology team in support of a range of initiatives at Planet Word, including public programs. This role requires a deep understanding of AV technologies and the ability to plan and execute the technical aspects of live events, often as the only technician in the room. Public Programs are a growing initiative here at Planet Word, and this is an exciting opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset to help build this offering. We are open to considering candidates as needed contractors or PT\-On Call employees. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** (*other duties as assigned)* * Serve as the primary in\-room audio engineer for events, including micing presenters, managing gain structure, EQ, and dynamics, and making real\-time adjustments to ensure clear, comfortable sound for audiences in the room and on recordings/streams. * Run sound, PTZ cameras, light cues, recording, and occasional streaming for Planet Word’s education and public programs. * Meet with non\-technical museum staff and third parties to assist with run\-of\-show planning. * Support news crews and other third\-party production teams, providing them with audio feeds as needed. * Along