Auditorium Event Site Manager – AV & Facilities Lead

Watertown Public Schools; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks an Auditorium Site Manager to oversee the district auditorium during events. This per-event, on-site role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and reports to the Director of Facilities.

Responsibilities include supervising equipment usage, assisting event users, coordinating with staff, and ensuring safety and proper shutdown procedures. Compensation is per event with hourly adjustments for extended time.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic audiovisual technology including sound, lighting, and projection equipment.
• Ability to learn and follow district procedures for auditorium technology.
• Strong communication, customer-service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Availability to work assigned events including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned outside-organization events and serve as the on-site district contact.
• Oversee use of auditorium equipment and related technology.
• Assist users with basic operational needs and communicate expectations.
• Monitor equipment to prevent damage or unauthorized adjustments.
• Ensure equipment is powered down and returned to proper condition after each event.
• Confirm the auditorium and spaces are left clean and orderly.
• Address questions from outside organizations during events.
• Report issues promptly to the Director of Facilities.
• Complete event/incident/equipment-use documentation.
• Follow training and procedures established by district leadership.

Skills

Basic audiovisual knowledge

Effective communication

Independent work

Evenings/weekends availability

Tools

Auditorium equipment (sound, lights, projection)

Job description

Watertown Public Schools seeks an Auditorium Site Manager to oversee the district auditorium during events. This per-event, on-site role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and reports to the Director of Facilities.

Responsibilities include supervising equipment usage, assisting event users, coordinating with staff, and ensuring safety and proper shutdown procedures. Compensation is per event with hourly adjustments for extended time.