Lead AV Technician & Event Producer

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Illini Union seeks a 100% full-time Civil Service Assistant Technical Director to plan, produce, and direct audio/visual support for programs, supervising student technicians. This in-person role requires coordination of events, budgeting, and client communications.

The position focuses on ensuring high-quality AV outcomes for evenings and weekends while maintaining safety and equipment standards at UIUC facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 months from the categories below (arts/theatre/music related coursework or equivalent).
• Work experience in technical operations of event production or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead/direct technical activities in all phases of event productions and presentations, including planning, time management, and budgeting.
• Stay up-to-date on AV production tech; assist with procurement decisions and new methods.
• Routinely perform room checks to ensure equipment is set up and functional; confirm with clients.
• Advise event clients from planning stages through completion of productions.
• Assist in hiring, training, and supervising student staff; prepare regular reports.

Skills

AV knowledge

Event production

Time management

Autonomy

Shared services

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Lighting systems

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Illini Union seeks a 100% full-time Civil Service Assistant Technical Director to plan, produce, and direct audio/visual support for programs, supervising student technicians. This in-person role requires coordination of events, budgeting, and client communications.

The position focuses on ensuring high-quality AV outcomes for evenings and weekends while maintaining safety and equipment standards at UIUC facilities.