AV Technician, 70th Legislative Session- SHORT TERM

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Legislature seeks an AV Technician for the 70th Legislative Session. This short-term role runs from December through the end of April/early May, based in Helena, with day shifts and full-time hours.

You will support day-to-day AV operations, set up and manage equipment for meetings, and help archive video and audio files. Non-partisan position with immediate screening.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a 2-year degree in computer science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide in person day-to-day operations support for the audiovisual (AV) operations of the Legislative Branch.
• Serve as the designee for set up and management of Audio-Visual equipment for committee meetings and floor sessions.
• Archive all video and audio files from the session and provide AV support as needed.
• Monitor meetings and assist with any issues that arise.

Skills

Customer service

Equipment setup

Audio/Video tech

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in CS or related field

Tools

AV equipment

Laptops

Monitors

Projectors

Sound system

Job description

Job Description - AV Technician, 70th Legislative Session- SHORT TERM (26142670)

Position Title:

This is a short term position for the 70 th Legislative Session. This position will start around December 28 th and will continue until the end of session (end of April – first week of May).

DUTIES:

Provide in person day-to-day operations support for the audiovisual (AV) operations of the Legislative Branch. This includes customer service, equipment management and operations, coordination with other legislative session and branch staff, and monitoring meetings. Serve as the designee for set up and management of Audio-Visual equipment for committee meetings and floor sessions. This includes laptops and equipment in the room such as sound system, monitors, projectors, and microphones. A typical legislative workday includes helping staff get all equipment set up and tested for recording and broadcast, assuring all microphones and other equipment is in working order and running as needed. Then monitoring of meeting and assisting with any issues that arise. Other duties include working with the Audio/Video team to archive all video and audio files from the session and other AV support that may arise.

This is a non-partisan position.

Qualifications

Combination of education and experience equivalent to a 2-year degree in computer science or a related field

This position is open until filled but screening begins immediately

The Legislative Branch participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, Link to E-Verify Website [e-verify.gov].

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

• Number of Openings: 1
• Employee Status: Short Term
• Recurring Schedule: Full-Time
• Job Type: Standard
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel: No
• Primary Location: Helena
• Agency: Legislative Branch
• Union: 000 - None
• Posting Date: Oct 22, 2026, 3:13:26 PM
• Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing
• Required Application Materials: Resume

Contact Name : Kelly DaSilva | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone]

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