AV & Lighting Production Coordinator for Live Events

DA Brand; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) plan

Life & disability

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Fitness center

Dining hall meals

Job summary

Deerfield Academy is seeking a Production Services Coordinator to coordinate sound, lighting, staging, and A/V production for academy programs and events. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology Services, you will liaise with artists and vendors, maintain equipment, train staff, and oversee live streaming in Hess Center venues.

The role requires a degree and 3–5 years of AV experience in performance settings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and/or professional certification in sound and/or lighting.
• 3–5 years supervising, coordinating, designing, and delivering AV in performance settings.
• Experience reviewing performance contracts and riders.
• Willingness to work flexible evenings and weekends for events.
• Strong initiative, self-directed, and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production services for theater, music, and events.
• Liaise with guest artists, performers, and vendors; review technical riders.
• Maintain AV equipment and coordinate external maintenance.
• Provide training and support for AV systems in Hess Center for the Arts.
• Manage live streaming and related venue operations.
• Assist recruitment and training of staff.

Skills

Audio-visual

Light design

Live sound

Event coordination

Contract review

Vendor liaison

Staff training

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Post-production software

Job description

Deerfield Academy is seeking a Production Services Coordinator to coordinate sound, lighting, staging, and A/V production for academy programs and events. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology Services, you will liaise with artists and vendors, maintain equipment, train staff, and oversee live streaming in Hess Center venues.

The role requires a degree and 3–5 years of AV experience in performance settings.