What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Event Technology - Entry Level position at Markey's?
Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to start your career in event technology and grow into a leadership role? Markey’s is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Director of Event Technology to oversee audiovisual services at the Marriott East. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for event production, customer service, and technology who is ready to take the next step into management.
In this role, you will lead a team in executing live and virtual events while working closely with clients and hotel event staff to deliver high-quality experiences.
This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) role. Typical daytime hours, although occasional early mornings, late nights and weekend work may be required
Position Responsibilities
- Develop Leadership Skills – Learn to lead and support an event technology team, managing day-to-day operations with a positive and customer-focused approach.
- Build Customer Relationships – Foster strong partnerships with clients by understanding their event goals and offering creative and technical AV solutions.
- Gain Hands-On Experience – Work directly with clients, hotel staff, and event planners to coordinate audiovisual needs, including equipment setup, operation, and teardown.
- Learn Event Planning & Execution – Assist with event logistics, including generating quotes, labor estimates, room diagrams, and schedules.
- Generate and update daily and weekly forms including but not limited to billing, daily equipment "boards", schedules, and forecasts.
- Meet on-site clients to ensure order accuracy & functionality, assist in set-up and teardown of A / V equipment, coordinate and act as on-site liaison for events.
- Attend all site visits, BEO meetings, and pre-event meetings.
- Coordinate equipment and labor needs with other Markey's locations.
- Follow and maintain existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for event management and operational functions.
- Develop Business & Budgeting Skills – Participate in forecasting revenue, tracking expenses, and managing on-site inventory to ensure operational success.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned to ensure success of Markey’s events.
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Become a part of our team!
Established in 1959 and with more than 60 years of experience in the rental & staging industry, Markey's prides ourself in providing the BEST SERVICE and MOST DIVERSE & RELIABLE EQUIPMENT the industry has to offer. We are committed to providing a good working environment where all employees treat each other with respect and dignity, where employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally, and we help employees produce quality results of which they can be proud.
At Markey's we are a 100% Employee-Owned Company and we participate in an ESOP, or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan! The ESOP gives our Full-Time employees a beneficial ownership stake in the company at no cost to them. Ask us about our ESOP and its many benefits!
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Markey’s is a 100% employee-owned national audiovisual firm headquartered in Indianapolis with offices throughout the United States. Our experience and capabilities are diverse, comprehensive, and unparalleled. Let us help you create a defining experience at your next live event. Learn more at our website or contact us at info@markeys.com
As an employee-owned company, the Markey’s team is filled with talented people who truly care about the work they do, the clients they serve, and the company they represent.
