What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events & Venues Technician position at St. Joe County Public Library?
The St. Joe County Public Library is a connective hub to the community. The library system serves approximately 170,799 people with ten locations throughout St. Joseph County.
With thousands of innovative events , programs and resources , the Library is a welcoming place for all members of our diverse community to flourish.
Essential Job Functions
Provides assistance to customers by preparing library facilities for their events; provides logistical and technical support to accommodate specific program / event needs. Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Development and with an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Events & Venues Technician will :
Arranges meeting rooms, event spaces, and theater stage and lobby areas, such as : moving tables and chairs around, and occasionally putting tablecloths on the tables, as well as pushing pianos or other large equipment.
Assists patrons and coworkers during events and meeting room bookings. Help with laptop / projector connectivity issues, audio issues, operation of equipment for events and meeting rooms, running theater visual and audio equipment, wiring mics, and other tasks related to audio / visual needs.
Maintains equipment, including filters and bulbs of projectors, bulbs of stage lights, battery replacements for mics and other equipment, and equipment replacements as necessary.
Helps maintain the Library events scheduling software. Uses software to ensure rooms are set up correctly and events signage is displayed correctly.
As needed and using standards and procedures provided by the Facilities department, cleans and stocks meeting rooms and event spaces, servery and storage areas, windows, theater, and other areas to return them to original and functional condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience with professional audio-visual equipment
Hours
Assigned to full-time (40 hour workweek).
Partial days, evenings, and weekends are required. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 12 : 00pm through 8 : 00pm, variable Fridays and Saturdays based on meeting room schedule.
Wages
Starting / Hiring Range : $15.91 - $19.10 Hourly
Total Salary Range : $15.91 - $22.28, Hourly
Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills.
Public service orientation and commitment to excellent and genuine customer service.
Demonstration of character and integrity in all situations while upholding SJCPL’s ethical standards.
Practical experience and proficiency with computers, including the Internet, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Windows, Mac OS, and communication technologies. Stay current with new technologies.
Dependability, punctuality, trustworthiness, good attendance, and work habits.
Physical agility and strength to bend, reach, lift, and move equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and to stand for long periods of time.
Spanish language skills preferred.
Ability to
Work efficiently and prioritize important tasks. Make decisions and work independently and interdependently.
Accept and manage change. Maintain composure and overcome stress in any situation.
Identify efficiencies and suggest improvements in workflow.
Display high standards of ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity. Lead by example.
Understand, endorse, and communicate the St. Joseph County Public Library’s policies and procedures in a courteous, friendly, and positive manner.
Be enthusiastic, creative, flexible, energetic, value diversity, and possess a sense of humor.
Solve problems in a professional manner with library patrons, co-workers, and Leadership.
Form and maintain excellent working relationships.
Manage confidential information appropriately.
Work patiently and creatively with all patrons.
Provide excellent customer service.
Become proficient with current library technology.
Assemble, use, and troubleshoot a variety of technical theater, audio-visual, and video equipment.
Safely and effectively use hand, power, and cleaning equipment.
Salary : $16 - $19
