Evening Audiovisual (av) Technician

Meridian International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Meridian International is seeking an Evening Audiovisual Technician to support setup, operation, and troubleshooting of AV systems during evening meetings and hybrid broadcasts in Washington, DC. This part-time role requires availability on weekday evenings and involves hands-on work with audio, video, and conferencing technology.

The technician will manage equipment, test systems, and provide on-site support to ensure smooth productions for staff, presenters, and guests.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting AV equipment, including audio, video, and video conferencing systems.
• Familiarity with audio systems, microphones, cameras, video displays, and conferencing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and break down audiovisual equipment for meetings and live events.
• Operate sound systems; manage microphones, video displays, monitors, recording equipment, mixing consoles, and cabling.
• Monitor and troubleshoot AV equipment issues during meetings and events.
• Track, organize, store, and maintain audiovisual equipment inventory.
• Provide on-site technical support during meetings and events to ensure successful production outcomes.
• Set up and operate professional audio and video systems.
• Set up PTZ cameras, Mac OS X and Windows based audiovisual systems.
• Assist with microphone placement and audio reinforcement for speakers and presenters.
• Respond to Information Technology support requests and provide basic AV technical support for hardware, software, and collaboration technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user AV issues or elevate them when appropriate.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Physical ability

Job description

Meridian InternationalDescription:

Title: Evening Audiovisual (AV) TechnicianSalary: $19.23 per hourEmployment Status: Part-TimeFLSA Classification: Non-ExemptDirect Report Title(s): Non-SupervisorySupervisor Title: Senior Director, OperationsDate Revised: October 2026

Summary of Position :Under the supervision of the Senior Director, Operations, or designee, the Evening Audiovisual (AV) Technician supports the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of audiovisual technologies used for meetings, presentations, training sessions, and hybrid broadcasts. The Evening AV Technician prepares meeting and event spaces, sets up and tests AV equipment, and provides on-site support to help ensure a seamless experience for staff, presenters, and guests. This is a part-time position supporting evening meetings and events, and availability during weekday evenings is required.

Requirements:

• Set up, operate, and break down audiovisual equipment for meetings and live events.
• Operate sound systems; manage microphones, video displays, monitors, recording equipment, mixing consoles, and associated cabling.
• Monitor and troubleshoot AV equipment issues during meetings and events.
• Track, organize, store, and maintain audiovisual equipment inventory.
• Provide on-site technical support during meetings and events to ensure successful production outcomes.
• Set up and operate professional audio and video systems.
• Set up PTZ cameras, Mac OS X and Windows based audiovisual systems.
• Assist with microphone placement and audio reinforcement for speakers and presenters.
• Respond to Information Technology support requests and provide basic AV technical support for hardware, software, and collaboration technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user AV issues or elevate them when appropriate.

Education/Experience:

• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting AV equipment, including audio, video, and video conferencing systems.
• Familiarity with audio systems, microphones, cameras, video displays, and conferencing technologies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and move AV equipment and work flexible hours to support events.

Technical Requirements:

• Ability to learn and support new software, AV equipment, and collaboration tools with training and guidance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Ability to follow instructions, troubleshoot basic issues, and provide support to staff and event participants.

Employer’s Statement

Meridian is committed to empowering global leaders and amplifying voices from a wide variety of backgrounds to create pathways for greater understanding, shared values, and respect. Connecting people has been our foundation for more than 65 years. If you share our values and enthusiasm for promoting non-partisan collaboration to address global challenges and opportunities, you can find a home at Meridian.

As an equal opportunity employer, Meridian is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibilities, marital status, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, District of Columbia, or local law. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Meridian provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, as required by applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.