Event Support Technician

Position Purpose

The Event Support Technician will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining various event support equipment for a wide range of events. This position will collaborate closely with event planners, venue operators, and other technicians to provide outstanding support for small- or large-scale campus events. This position will report to the Associate Director, Operations, Student Center, and Campus Reservations.

Essential Functions

• (Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The essential functions are listed in order of importance.
• Review event production plan to ensure successful execution.
• Act as liaison with stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate and manage expectations with clients for events; identify and resolve issues and conflicts, as necessary.
• Set-up, operate and control a variety of event support equipment including but not limited to audio visual equipment, and other specialized event equipment utilized for reservations in large lecture auditoriums, class and conference rooms, and other event spaces.
• May provide functional work direction of assigned tasks to a small number (1-3) of student support personnel.
• Assign and monitor routine tasks.
• Train in appropriate methods and procedures.
• Maintain equipment inventory.
• Maintain on-line or hard copy record of equipment usage and assist with new equipment acquisition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.