Event Operations Technician

Belmont University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University seeks an Event Operations Technician to support the Strategic Venues & Event Svcs department and help convert campus event spaces for events. The role includes on-site AV support, coordination of setup/tear-down, and ensuring successful event execution across campus venues.

Able to oversee student and vendor labor, manage inventory, and assist with general upkeep of storage and spaces. Requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years AV equipment experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of previous experience in facility setup operations, including working with audio visual equipment.
• Experience in coordinating event spaces and assisting with on-site technical needs.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and facilitate setup, support, and tear-down of equipment and securing spaces.
• Oversee student and vendor labor crews and train them as needed.
• Serve as on-site event contact and support technician for event services.

Skills

Advanced audio knowledge

Video & lighting knowledge

Education

High School diploma; some college coursework preferred

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Event Operations Technician at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

• Non-Exempt (Staff)
• Full-Time

Department

Strategic Venues & Event Svcs

Hours

40

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for facilitating the conversion of campus event spaces and assisting in the conversion of Strategic Venues for Event Services. This position is also responsible for providing or assisting with technical support functions of Event Services in campus event spaces and Strategic Venues. This position is responsible for the daily operations within the Office of Event Services to ensure the successful execution of events on campus.

Primary position responsibilities:

• Direct and facilitate the set-up, support, and tear-down of equipment, and securing of campus event spaces based on event scheduling software and/or as assigned by department leadership.
• Assist all set-up, technical support, and tear-down functions of event services strategic venues involving University facilities and equipment based on scheduling software and/or as assigned by department leadership.
• Serve as the on-site event contact and support technician for event related services.
• Oversee student and vendor labor crews in assisting with room conversions / set-ups. Assist in the training of said crews.
• Assist with maintaining department inventory and facilitating general upkeep of storage and event spaces.
• Respond to client requests as needed to support events.
• Report maintenance requests for damages and repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment.
• Advanced audio knowledge
• Basic video and lighting knowledge
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Candidates with forklift certification preferred.

Required Education

High School diploma; some college coursework preferred.

Required Experience

1-2 years of previous experience in facility setup operations, including working with audio visual technical equipment.

Background Check

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

E-Verify

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

EEO / Disability Statement

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

Other Statements

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Equal Opportunity

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.