AV and Technical Support Specialist

The Governor's Academy; Byfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

The Governor’s Academy seeks an AV and Technical Support Specialist to ensure seamless campus events. This hybrid, part-time position (up to 20 hours weekly) balances managing live sound, video projections, livestreams, and first-line IT support for our lean department.

Reporting to the Director of IT, the role requires reliability, strong communication, and flexibility to match the school calendar, with duties ranging from event setup to on-site troubleshooting and basic equipment handling.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating live sound systems (mixers, wireless mics) and digital projectors.
• Familiar with Mac and Windows, and Google Workspace.
• Flexible schedule with events evenings/weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders.
• B.A./B.S. preferred; boarding school experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Event Setup & Strike: prepare and reset audio-visual equipment for events.
• Live Operations: run soundboards, projectors, and PA systems during assemblies and performances.
• Video & Livestreaming: manage basic recording and multi-camera livestreaming setups (OBS/YouTube Live).
• AV Troubleshooting: serve as on-site contact for real-time glitches during presentations.

Skills

Live sound systems

Video projections

Livestreaming platforms

Mac OS / Windows

Google Workspace

On-site event support

Strong communication

Physical endurance

Education

B.A./B.S. preferred

Tools

OBS

YouTube Live

Projectors

Job description

Brief Description

The AV and Technical Support Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless technical execution of our school’s 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.

The AV and Technical Support Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless technical execution of our school’s 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.

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. Excellent communication skills suitable for a 9-12 educational environment.
• Physical Ability: Ability to lift and move AV equipment up to 50 lbs, climb short ladders, and run cables safely across event spaces.

B.A./B.S. is preferred; Must be able to work collegially, be committed to working in a diverse community, have experience working and communicating with diverse populations; enjoy working with young people in a boarding school environment; and must have a valid driver’s license.

SALARY RANGE

$24.00 - $27.00 per hour. Please note that the quoted salary range is not a guarantee of what the final salary offer might be. Variables include years of work experience, industry-specific experience, education level, etc.

Summary

The Governor’s Academy, the oldest boarding school in New England, inspires and engages inquisitive students in ninth through twelfth grade. Our 456-acre campus is located thirty miles north of Boston and five miles south of Newburyport, a classic New England coastal town. Govs has approximately 400 students and 200 employees.

Govs faculty and staff are committed to creating and cultivating an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that allows students to learn from each other’s unique backgrounds and experiences, discover their passions, find and use their distinctive voices, and achieve academic and co-curricular excellence. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Adults in our community are professionals who appreciate individuality, collaboration, and service to others— all so that we can go far together.

As an educational community, the Academy has an administration, a faculty, and a student body committed to learning. We pursue this commitment in a dynamic environment that fosters lifelong intellectual independence, responsibility, teamwork, service, and respect for others. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community that is physically and emotionally healthy.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, status as a veteran or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, military service, application for military service, or any other category protected under state or federal law. Please notify us if you wish to request a reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process. We will consider all such requests in accordance with applicable law.