Audiovisual Tech | Part-Time | Overland Park Convention Center

Oak View Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Oak View Group in Overland Park is seeking an Audiovisual Tech to support the Audiovisual department and operate technical media equipment for events and performances at the Overland Park Convention Center. This part-time role pays an hourly rate of $18.00 and requires a high school diploma or GED plus about one year of audiovisual and event-technical experience.

You will set up, operate, and tear down equipment, perform maintenance, consult with clients, troubleshoot sound and lighting, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of audiovisual and technical media coordination and operation, preferably in a convention, theater, arena, or hotel.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Experience with technical requirements, methods, equipment, materials, and/or other systems as they apply to facility events, including, but not limited to, principles of event staging and performance equipment, lighting, and sound. equipment, rigging safety, and audiovisual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates, and tears down all in-house equipment and rented or client-provided audio-visual equipment.
• Performs both preventive and corrective maintenance on all in-house Audio-Visual services.
• Consults with clients regarding Media Services.
• Troubleshoot Media Services sound and lighting.
• Operational characteristics of media equipment usage and applications.
• Recognize audiovisual-related challenges, analyze and identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives.

Skills

Audiovisual operations

Event staging

Client consultation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Audio-visual equipment operation

Lighting and sound tech

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Audiovisual Tech assists in performing responsible technical work within the Audiovisual department and operates technical media equipment for events and performances at Overland Park Convention Center (OPCC).

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00.

Benefits for Part-Time Roles

401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) Matching.

Position Availability

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates, and tears down all in-house equipment and rented or client-provided audio-visual equipment.


• Performs both preventive and corrective maintenance on all in-house Audio-Visual services.


• Consults with clients regarding Media Services.


• Troubleshoot Media Services sound and lighting.


• Operational characteristics of media equipment usage and applications.


• Recognize audiovisual-related challenges, analyze and identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.


• 1 year of experience in audiovisual and technical media coordination and operation, preferably in a convention, theater, arena, or hotel.


• Previous experience operating technical media equipment for events desired.


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.


• Experience with technical requirements, methods, equipment, materials, and/or other systems as they apply to facility events, including, but not limited to, principles of event staging and performance equipment, lighting, and sound. equipment, rigging safety, and audiovisual equipment.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.