Manager of Event Technology

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Manager of Event Technology to lead the planning, execution, and management of core institutional events.

Responsibilities

Provides audio and visual services for institutional chapel, events, conferences, camps, concerts, and other presentations on campus

Management

Manages staff including recruiting, training, managing performance, and scheduling
Plans for and advises the maintenance, development, and improvement of the department of Event Technology
Makes recommendations for Event Technology’s office annual personnel, material costs, and capital improvements
Conducts regular performance reviews and coaching sessions in order to give constructive performance feedback
Monitors expenditures for conformity to established budgets
Operates and trains others to operate sound, lighting, staging, and other electronic equipment
Works with members of the Event Planning Team to establish creative vision for stage designs, which includes providing: digital design mock-ups, design proposals, and oversight for all builds
Works with constituents across campus to identify needs and support their vision of events and event technology

Technology

Create design, propose, and recommend Audio/Visual systems installations
Ensures the effective use of technical equipment and personnel for campus events
Works with the Event Productions Office to plan and execute media needs (sound reinforcement needs, stage design, program scheduling, etc.) for campus events
Contributes as an active member of the Event Planning Team
Reviews event riders for invited guest artists and music groups and coordinates special equipment requests for needs for events
Operates front of house sound as needed

EDUCATION:

The person in this position should have a Bachelor’s degree in related field such as engineering or communications and/or have a minimum of three to five years direct related experience to the duties or responsibilities specified.

EXPERIENCE:

The person in this position should have experience with running sound engineering equipment. Additionally, they should have experience working with and leading technicians, designing stage sets, and budgeting for supplies and equipment.

SUPERVISION:

The person in this position will supervise 1 full-time direct report and 9 part-time reports. The person in this position will report to the Director of Events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The person in this position will have limited exposure to unpleasant working conditions including heat, dirt and stress. Additionally, this position has limited physical effort and limited exposure to physical risk. Regular exposure to outdoor conditions, occasional evenings and weekend production is required. Additionally, stooping, bending and minor lifting will be required.

Pay: $49,714.25 - $59,870.93 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person