Event AV Lead — Technical Direction & Production

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illini Union seeks an Audio-Visual Production Supervisor to lead technical activities for event productions, including planning, time management, and budgeting. You will stay current with AV technologies and assist with procurement, while supervising student staff for Illini Union facilities.

From planning to completion you will advise clients on AV resources, manage equipment inventory, and enforce facility-use policies. Some billing support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct technical activities in all phases of event productions and presentations.
• Plan, manage time, and budget events under the Audio-Visual Production Supervisor.
• Remain up-to-date on AV production technology and research new lighting, audio-visual, and video/computer equipment.
• Assist with procurement decisions and implement new production methods.
• Routinely perform room checks to ensure equipment is set up and functional.
• Confirm accuracy and function with the client.
• Understand and assist with physical set-ups of AV equipment for events.
• Advise event clients from planning through completion on AV resources.
• Assist supervisor in inventory maintenance of AV equipment and expendable components.
• Evaluate functions to determine necessary repairs.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating student employees.
• Prepare regular reports and recommend methods for improvement.
• Some billing assistance may be required.
• Recommend and enforce operational policies and procedures pertinent to the use of Illini Union facilities and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Illini Union seeks an Audio-Visual Production Supervisor to lead technical activities for event productions, including planning, time management, and budgeting. You will stay current with AV technologies and assist with procurement, while supervising student staff for Illini Union facilities.

From planning to completion you will advise clients on AV resources, manage equipment inventory, and enforce facility-use policies. Some billing support may be required.