What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUDIO VISUAL TECH position at Downtown Project?
Job Summary: Responsible for set up, installation, operation, testing and troubleshooting of AV equipment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide unsupervised audio visual support for a variety of shows and performances
• Ensure proper connection of equipment, such as mixing counsels and microphones
• Responsible for all striking and take down of equipment at end of shift
• Make decisions for pulling proper cables for jobs as needed
• Responsible for overseeing proper storage of cables and maintenance of equipment
• Perform audio counsel adjustments
• Responsible identifying all proper equipment that is needed for show or performance
• Ability to professionally interface with talent to ascertain requirements for the show or performance
• Train and mentor staff of Audio Visual technicians I and II
Qualifications:
• Advanced knowledge of audio visual principles
• Ability to identify different components needed for set ups
• Advanced ear training and the ability to identify problem frequencies
• Ability to mix multiple input performances
Education/Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Graduate of audio visual program, preferred
• 1 – 2 years of lead engineer experience preferred, minimum of 1 year experience in an audio visual technician II
Personal Character:
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals for the organization
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, date information and activities
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans and evaluate the process and results
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
Working Environment:
• Work may be performed in an office environment and in the field. Fieldwork includes exposure to all types of weather and temperate conditions.