Event AV Lead & Technical Coordinator

Waterloo IIE 2016; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo IIE 2016 is seeking a Conference AV Coordinator to work with the planning team to assess technical requirements and plan equipment for each event. The role includes setting up and operating AV gear, coordinating with host hotels and university IT staff, and liaising with third-party vendors to deliver exceptional attendee experiences.

Prior AV technician experience and a team-focused, good-humored attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as an audio/visual technician.
• Fast problem solver capable of thinking quickly and using available resources.
• Committed to providing the best audio/visual experience for attendees.
• Strong work ethic, able to be fun to work with and maintain a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Assess and understand technical requirements for each conference.
• Plan equipment implementation for each event and coordinate sourcing and setup.
• Set up and operate AV equipment including microphones, speakers, screens, projectors, cables, and mixing boards.
• Coordinate with host hotel to align capabilities with event needs.
• Liaise with UWaterloo IST and third-party vendors as needed.

Skills

Audio/Visual technician

Problem solving

Customer focus

Humor

Tools

Audio/Visual Equipment

Job description

Waterloo IIE 2016 is seeking a Conference AV Coordinator to work with the planning team to assess technical requirements and plan equipment for each event. The role includes setting up and operating AV gear, coordinating with host hotels and university IT staff, and liaising with third-party vendors to deliver exceptional attendee experiences.

Prior AV technician experience and a team-focused, good-humored attitude are essential.