Live Event AVL Lead & On-Site Crew Coordinator

Kehoe-Designs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training & Development

Flexible scheduling

Safe and supportive work environment

Job summary

Kehoe Designs in Chicago, IL is seeking an Event Technical professional with AVL experience to support live events from staffing through on-site setup, show execution, and strike.

This hands-on role emphasizes coordinating crews, managing staffing needs, and working on-site with event production teams. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in live event AVL, strong communication, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of live event production in AVL (Audio, Video, and Lighting) experience.
• At least 1 year of staffing experience is preferred.
• Hands-on, on-site live event experience is required.
• Experience coordinating or staffing event crews is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support related to AVL (Audio, Video, and Lighting) and other event production needs.
• Support live events from planning through setup, show runs, and strikes.
• Work on-site to assist with event setup, equipment, logistics, and crew needs.
• Support AVL equipment, inventory, subrentals, and production logistics.
• Help troubleshoot last-minute AVL and production issues and find quick, practical solutions.
• Assist Project and Shop teams with event preparation, pull sheets, show materials, and equipment.
• Track staffing and event hours in company systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams to confirm event details, timing, logistics, and AVL requirements.
• Coordinate event staffing, schedules, freelancers, and crew communication.
• Assist with recruiting, screening, and onboarding freelance and event staff.
• Jump in and support other production needs as required.

Skills

AVL

Staffing

Coordination

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Tools

AVL equipment

Job description

Kehoe Designs in Chicago, IL is seeking an Event Technical professional with AVL experience to support live events from staffing through on-site setup, show execution, and strike.

This hands-on role emphasizes coordinating crews, managing staffing needs, and working on-site with event production teams. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in live event AVL, strong communication, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.