Events Technician & AV Specialist (Flexible Shifts)

Botanic Gardens; York (York County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Botanic Gardens is seeking over hire technicians for our immersive nighttime events (Glow at the Gardens, Blossoms of Light, Trail of Lights) to support production, installation and strike, at both York Street and Chatfield Farms locations. Responsibilities include setting up lighting and sound equipment and maintaining gear.

This role emphasizes safe work practices, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience with live event production preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to read/interpret technical diagrams.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience with lighting or sound installations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate props and scenic elements.
• Paint props and scenic elements.
• Prepare lighting and sound equipment for installation.
• Maintain and repair equipment and materials.
• Assist with setup and strike for public events.
• Organize and inventory equipment between locations.
• Operate basic speaker/sound boards for private events.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Read diagrams

Prop making

Scenic painting

Customer service

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Equipment setup

Lighting knowledge

Safety awareness

Tools

Power tools

Ladders

Electric pallet jacks

AV equipment setup

Sound boards

Lighting rigs

Job description

Denver Botanic Gardens is seeking over hire technicians for our immersive nighttime events (Glow at the Gardens, Blossoms of Light, Trail of Lights) to support production, installation and strike, at both York Street and Chatfield Farms locations. Responsibilities include setting up lighting and sound equipment and maintaining gear.

This role emphasizes safe work practices, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strong customer service.