Operations Supervisor (AV / Live Events)

IMIG Audio Video; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

IMIG Audio Video in Anchorage, AK is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead AV technicians during live events. This full-time role focuses on directing people and workflow, ensuring events run safely, professionally, and on schedule.

The position offers $29–$33/hr DOE, with 401(k) match, PTO, and health benefits. It is a field leadership role, not the primary technical expert on site, with potential show-running responsibilities during high-stakes events.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams, crews, or frontline staff.
• Excellent communicator with ability to provide clear guidance and direction.
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and aptitude for guiding teams toward success.
• Calm under pressure with good situational awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support AV technicians during setup and shows.
• Assign tasks and manage workflow as conditions change.
• Monitor timelines, priorities and crew capacity.
• Provide direction and accountability to technicians.
• Support onboarding and training for new team members.
• Ensure standardized practices to reduce rework.
• Share field updates with Operations.
• Assist during downtime with training and readiness.

Skills

Team supervision

Clear communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Professionalism

Valid driver’s license

Lift 50 lbs

Live events experience

Job description

Job details

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Pay

$29 - $33 an hour

Job type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Full job description

Job Overview

Join Alaska’s leading live event production team! IMIG Audio Video is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead AV technicians during live events. This role is responsible for keeping crews organized, focused, and productive in the field, ensuring events are executed safely, professionally, and on schedule.

This is a full-time, project-based position offering $29–$33/hr DOE, with 401(k) match, paid time off, and health benefits.

This is a field leadership role focused on directing people and workflow. While technical understanding is required, the position is not intended to be the primary technical specialist on site.

During certain high-stakes events, this role may serve as the show runner or act in a technical leadership capacity as needed.

If you are someone who is comfortable taking initiative in the field and making on-the-spot decisions as conditions change, this role could be right for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support AV technicians during setup, show execution, and strike
• Assign tasks, manage workflow, and adjust plans as conditions change
• Maintain awareness of timelines, priorities, and crew capacity
• Identify and resolve field issues calmly and decisivelyServe as a point of contact for clients or venue staff when needed
• Provide direction, coaching, and accountability for technicians
• Support onboarding and workflow training for new team members
• Ensure standardized practices are followed to reduce rework
• Communicate field updates and challenges to Operations
• During downtime, this role supports technician training, workflow improvement, and operational readiness

Technical Scope (Foundational)

• Understand core AV concepts well enough to support technicians
• Operate common event AV equipment at a competent working level
• Recognize when issues exceed your scope and elevate appropriately
• Additional training and technical support will be provided to ensure success in this role

Qualifications

Required

• Basic knowledge of audio, lighting, or video systems
• Experience supervising teams, crews, or frontline staff
• Excellent communicator with the ability to provide clear guidance and direction
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and aptitude for guiding teams toward success
• Calm under pressure with good situational awareness
• High level of professionalism and reliability
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in active event environments

Preferred

• Comfortable driving a box truck and able to pass a DOT medical exam
• Experience in live events, AV production, logistics, or hospitality
• Experience training or onboarding staff
• Safety or OSHA training

Schedule & Environment

• Full-time position with hours based on event schedules
• Mix of weekdays, evenings, and weekends
• No less than 35.0 per week

Location

• Anchorage, AK 99503