AV and Technical Support Specialist

The AV and Technical Support Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless technical execution of our schools vibrant campus life.

This hybrid role divides time between managing audio-visual (AV) setups for school events (assemblies, presentations, performances, livestreams) and providing tier-1 technical support to our lean IT department.

Reporting to the Director of IT, the ideal candidate is highly reliable, customer- oriented, and possesses the scheduling flexibility required to accommodate a school calendar's peak event seasons.

This is a part-time position.

The hours are no more than 20 hours per week, not exceeding 900 hours per year.

The schedule includes a mix of daytime hours, evening events, and occasional weekends based on the school calendar.

This is a staff non-exempt hourly position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Event AV & Media Support (Approx.

60%) Event Setup & Strike: Cooool functions.

Live Operations: Run soundboards and video projections.

Set up and test PA systems, microphones, projectors, laptops, and staging equipment for assemblies, guest speakers, and school live events, ensuring high-quality audio levels and smooth visual transitions.

Video & Livestreaming: Manage basic video recording and multi-camera livestreaming setups for school events, graduations, or athletic games (e.g., using platforms like OBS, YouTube Live, or automated sports cameras).

AV Troubleshooting: Serve as the immediate, on-site technical contact to handle real-time AV glitches during high-stakes presentations.

Event AV & Media Support (Approx.

60%) Event Setup & Strike: Cooool functions.

Live Operations: Run soundboards and video projections.

Set up and test PA systems, microphones, projectors, laptops, and staging equipment for assemblies, guest speakers, and school live events, ensuring high-quality audio levels and smooth visual transitions.

Video & Livestreaming: Manage basic video recording and multi-camera livestreaming setups for school events, graduations, or athletic games (e.g., using platforms like OBS, YouTube Live, or automated sports cameras).

AV Troubleshooting: Serve as the immediate, on-site technical contact to handle real-time AV glitches during high-stakes presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS Technical Aptitude: Proven experience setting up and operating live sound systems (mixers, wireless mics) and digital projectors.

Basic familiarity with video cameras and web-streaming platforms.

Basic IT Literacy: Comfortable with Mac, Windows, and Google Workspace ecosystems.

Basic knowledge of computer hardware and connecting devices to a network.

Schedule Flexibility: Crucial.

Must have a schedule that allows for split shifts or variable hours (e.g., working a 2-hour morning assembly, followed by an evening sports stream or weekend theater performance).

Event schedules are provided well in advance.

Reliability & Professionalism: High level of accountability, punctuality, and a calm demeanor under pressure.

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