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The Osher School of Music (OSOM) and Crewe Center for the Arts at the University of Southern Maine seeks an experienced and innovative Audio and Visual Technical Engineer to support and enhance OSOM’s academic, performance, and event technology needs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality audio and visual services across a variety of settings, including performance spaces, studios, practice rooms, classrooms, and the Great Hall Gallery.

The Audio and Visual Technical Engineer (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YW7ZAlpmTyRtxZ9FqR1CdlJHoqz6mDzk/view?usp=sharing) is primarily responsible for the capture and production of all Osher School of Music/Crewe Center for the Arts performances, recording sessions, and public events. Additionally, the position is responsible for overseeing live audio and visual services for performances, meetings, and conferences serving both internal departments and external clients. The position also includes supervision of technical staff and student workers who deliver these highly visible services.

In collaboration with the Director of Operations, the Audio and Visual Technical Engineer will research, plan, and recommend academic technology purchases, ensuring that OSOM remains at the forefront of AV and instructional technology. Additionally, this role provides instructional and technical support for audio engineering-related curriculum, contributing to the academic mission of OSOM.

The ideal candidate will bring strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and problem-solving skills, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment with minimal supervision.

The Osher School of Music (https://usm.maine.edu/osher-school-music/) offers a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating musicians, featuring a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors. Excellence is the hallmark of the School of Music. Located near the coastal and mountain regions of Maine in the heart of Maine's population center, the School of Music is a dynamic hub of artistic and educational activity.

This is a full-time position with a starting annual salary up to $55,000 located on our Portland campus.

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/#xd\_co\_f=OTZlMjgzOTAtNWZlOS00NDI4LWI0ZTMtNThjMGVjNDRkOTA3~) that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.pdf) .

The University of Southern Maine (https://usm.maine.edu/osher-school-music/) is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.

USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University (https://usm.maine.edu/about-our-university/) .

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, and those with differing abilities, experiences, and cultural perspectives.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Music, Audio Engineering, or related field

+ Three years of audio & visual support experience

+ Must be able to push, pull, lift and move equipment on an ongoing basis.

+ Experience with the operation and implementation of traditional and contemporary audio & visual technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Dante Certification, Level 1 & 2 min.

+ One-year of supervisory experience OR Five years instructional media and technology experience, which includes at least one-year supervisory experience.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume/Curriculum Vitae

+ Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by May 20, 2025.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email ([email protected]) or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to nondiscrimination. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)