Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 49679 
Closing Date: 09/25/2025
Agency:  Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Class Title: MUSEUM THEATER SYSTEMS TECH - 28700 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,148 monthly; Full Range $5,148 - $7,227 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the  SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

** A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING**

 

Posting Identification Number 49679

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. 

Position Overview

Join a world class institution!! The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) is hiring a Museum Theater Systems Technician. This position is responsible for ensuring the museum shows run appropriately and other audiovisual components of the ALPLM run correctly. The ideal candidate has a high level of skill in video production, is knowledgeable of high-end, performance quality lighting, audio, electronics, and video production, and enjoys staying abreast of industry trends. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Museum Theater Systems Technician and help ALPLM continue to chronicle the life of one of our nation's greatest Presidents and the history of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Museum Theater Technician.
• Assembles, prepares, operates and maintains state of the art lighting, audio, electronics and video equipment.
• Provides audio/visual support to rental clients, and for agency programs and internal events.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for purchase of new equipment, including theatrical rigging, mechanical special effects equipment, lighting, audio, video projection and recording.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in technical theater staging, live event production or museum automation systems, OR requires four (4) years of work experience in technical theater staging, live event production or museum automation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of experience with video servers and video playback machines, cabling concepts related to video signals, video switchers and how they may relate to permanent theater installations and their use in live theater, live production and concert situations. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience with common theater lighting instrument mounting and cabling with a clear understanding of common safety practices in regard to theater/concert/live production lighting systems. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience identifying anomalies in show systems and make short- and long-term repairs under the direction and guidance of the show systems manager. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience operating professional video recording cameras, video equipment such as switchers, scalers, and recorders. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience with sound systems including microphone types, use and placement, sound systems installations, wireless microphone systems, radio frequency and how they interact with other wireless systems, audio processing equipment such as, but not limited to, equalizers, compressors, limiters and reverberators. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience in the operation of lighting consoles, Digital Multiplexing (DMX) addressing and signal path as well as dimming systems.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience and extensive knowledge of automated show systems as related to museums exhibits and theaters and of computer-based rigging, lighting, audio and show controls.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience working with tools related to set and scenic construction, (e.g., power saws, drills, air operated wrenches, grinders and nailers) and working knowledge of simple electronics including safety guidelines and how they relate to theaters, live productions.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience in operating setting up manual and automated theater/concert/live production rigging systems and common safety practices when working on or installing rigging for sound, lighting, scenic or projection systems.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience communicating effectively in oral and written form and working effectively with the public.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires ability to carry and use a state-issued cell phone.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

About the Agency

The ALPLM is passionate in or mission to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and sharing with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. As caretakers of a one-of-a-kind collection of artifacts, we consider our work to learn, teach and share history a great honor. The people of the ALPLM strive to employ innovate approaches to create a positive impact for the future, as it can be inspired by the past. As preservationists of Illinois' diverse history, we strive to build, maintain, and make accessible a growing record of history for today's inquisitive explorers as well as those who shall, in the future, rely on our efforts. Our learning-centered agency insists on the values of honesty and integrity, intentional leadership, equitable collaboration and transparent accountability. The ALPLM boasts pristine facilities, a creative environment, and a professional staff with a variety of backgrounds and talents.

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefits package that includes the following:

 

* A Pension Program

* Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision insurance

* 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

* 13 paid holidays annually - 14 on even numbered years

* 12 weeks paid maternity / paternity leave

* Deferred Compensation Program - A Supplemental retirement plan

* Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) and more

 

For more information about our benefits please follow this link

Work Hours: Rotating Work Hours:
Training, First 6 Weeks: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Once training complete, PERMANENT ROTATING SCHEDULE:
Week A: Sunday, 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Week B: Sunday, 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-10:30pm 
Work Location: 212 N 6th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701 
Agency Contact:  Hanna Mahaney 
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 217-558-8890
Posting Group: Arts, Design & Cultural

 

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

 

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

• State employees: Log in to the  career portal for State employees and review the  Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
• Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Sunday, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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