A/V Tech Assistant

Parq San Diego; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Parq San Diego seeks an AV assistant to join a production team handling load in/out, setup, operation, and strike of audio, lighting, video, and staging gear for live events. You will work with experienced AV techs and a technical director in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include supporting FOH and backstage teams, basic troubleshooting, and maintaining cables and gear safety. Candidates must be willing to lift 50 pounds and work weekends with late shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn the AV trade.
• Able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds and work on ladders or lifts up to 20 feet.
• At least 21 years of age with reliable transportation
• Available for weekends, late nights, and select weekday day shifts
• Professional communication and a positive, team first attitude

Responsibilities

• Assist with load in, setup, testing, operation, and strike of audio, lighting, video, and staging gear
• Run basic cable, label and dress lines, coil, and maintain a clean work area
• Support FOH and backstage teams with gear prep, stage changes, and cue execution
• Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate issues to senior techs
• Handle equipment safely, follow rigging and ladder guidelines, and complete checklists
• Track equipment before and after shows and report losses or damage

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Professional communication

Reliability

DMX lighting

Resolume or media server

Photoshop familiarity

Tools

DMX lighting

Photoshop

Resolume

Job description

Description

Summary

Join a production team that works with high end audio visual gear alongside experienced AV techs and a technical director. You will help build, operate, and strike live event systems while learning the craft in a fast paced, hands on environment.

Essential functions

• Assist with load in, setup, testing, operation, and strike of audio, lighting, video, and staging gear
• Run basic cable, label and dress lines, coil, and maintain a clean work area
• Support FOH and backstage teams with gear prep, stage changes, and cue execution
• Perform basic troubleshooting and escalat issues to senior techs
• Handle equipment safely, follow rigging and ladder guidelines, and complete checklists
• Track equipment before and after shows and report losses or damage

Minimum requirements

• Strong desire to learn the audio visual trade
• Able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds and work on ladders or lifts up to 20 feet
• At least 21 years of age with reliable transportation
• Available for weekends, late nights, and select weekday day shifts
• Professional communication and a positive, team first attitude

Preferred qualifications

• Background in music or familiarity with song structure such as intros, breaks, and drops
• Knowledge of DMX lighting and basic console concepts
• Working knowledge of Photoshop
• Experience with Resolume or other media server software
• Prior experience in live events or the AV field

Core competencies

• Learning agility and coachability
• Attention to detail and quality
• Teamwork and service mindset
• Problem solving under time pressure
• Safety awareness and situational judgment
• Time management and reliability
• Technical aptitude and curiosity
• Professional communication with clients and crew

Schedule and compensation

• Approximately 25 hours per week, including late night weekend shifts and daytime weekday shifts
• Compensation at minimum wage per local jurisdiction and company policy + Tips

Work conditions

• Fast paced live event settings with variable noise and lighting levels
• Periods of standing, lifting, and moving equipment throughout shifts