Lead AV Technician for Events & Team Training

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Associated Students, San Francisco State University is seeking a Lead Event Technician to oversee the daily operations of the Technical Services Department and support event AV needs, ensuring smooth execution of each production.

Applicants must be currently enrolled at SFSU with the required unit load, have AV equipment experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work under deadlines. Wage is $20.27/hr, up to 20 hours/week, start Sept 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at SFSU with the required units for undergrad/grad.
• Experience operating and maintaining AV equipment including sound reinforcement and video.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a changing event schedule.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AS principles and practices; quick learner of AS structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Technical Services Department.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Ensure daily event schedule is followed and completed on time.
• Develop ideas with AV Systems Manager to improve department performance.
• Maintain organization and inventory of equipment storage.
• Supervise and instruct staff during setup, operation and strike of events.
• Meet with AVSM on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the AV Systems Manager.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Under pressure

Supervisory experience

Education

Currently enrolled at SFSU with required units

Tools

AV equipment

Sound reinforcement

Video hardware

Job description

Associated Students, San Francisco State University is seeking a Lead Event Technician to oversee the daily operations of the Technical Services Department and support event AV needs, ensuring smooth execution of each production.

Applicants must be currently enrolled at SFSU with the required unit load, have AV equipment experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work under deadlines. Wage is $20.27/hr, up to 20 hours/week, start Sept 28, 2026.