Resource Employee - Technical Operations, LA Memorial Coliseum

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

USC Auxiliary Services at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is seeking part-time Event Staff to support IT/AV needs for athletic events, concerts, and community activities. Staff will assemble, install, and tear down temporary audio/video systems and related equipment while ensuring a high level of service for patrons.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate light machinery is preferred, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 1 year of industry relevant experience or Bachelor's degree in related fields plus a year of experience.
• Understanding and working knowledge of large venue IT/AV operations and maintenance.
• Experience in the setup, execution, and teardown of events is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up/tear down of event IT/AV functions including delivering equipment, supplies and materials.
• Facilitate warehouse equipment movement and event setup/teardown.
• Assist with assembly of event staging, space layouts and other event materials.
• Serve as facility IT/AV contact to adjust event setups and monitor changes for the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
• Facilitate small facility IT/AV projects including minor cable pulling, labeling, and audio maintenance.
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons and ensure a great experience at the Coliseum.

Skills

Communication

Computer basics

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree (IT/AV)

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Scissor lift

Job description

USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day. Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.

Job Accountabilities (in addition to the statements on the Cross-Campus Job Description):

• Responsible for setup/tear down of event related IT/AV functions including delivering equipment, supplies, and other materials related to events. Setup of temporary and event related TV's and TV services, set up of temporary audio systems.
• Facilitates warehouse equipment movement and event setup/teardown.
• Help with the assembly of event staging, event space layouts, and other event materials.
• Serves as facility IT/AV contact to adjust event setups, monitor and deliver on-demand event changes and ensure facility is properly set for events. Serves as site contact for variety of small events ranging from onsite meetings to various youth sporting events.
• Facilitates small facility improvement projects related to IT/AV functionality including minor cable pulling, labeling, phone line delivery, and audio repairs and maintenance.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting patrons in any way possible and ensuring they have a great experience at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma and 1 year of industry relevant experience or Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, IT focus, Audio/Video production, or other related fields and a year of industry relevant experience.
• Understanding and working knowledge of large venue, facility, or public assembly building IT/AV related operations and maintenance.
• Experience in the setup, execution, and teardown of events is preferred.

• Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
• Some experience in the operation of light duty machinery (forklift, scissor lift, pallet jacks) is preferred.
• Strong, professional communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and in a team, prioritize and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Information

• This job will require a flexible schedule. May have to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
• Understand both verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to work under limited supervision

The hourly rate range for this position is $20.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

This position serves as event staff representative for pre/during/and post events as necessary in terms of Audio/Video and other event needs. Organizes and orchestrates flow of IT/AV equipment inventory. Serves as an IT/AV Event staff who will move, pickup, deliver, and/or install IT/AV related equipment and other materials as assigned/dictated by the event. Mounting televisions, setting up temporary or portable speaker systems, installing temporary event phones/phone lines, mounting temporary or permanent access points are all general scopes of work for events. In addition, opportunities for larger scale projects include running new fiber and CAT5 cable for various IT needs.

Assists with the execution of large scale and smaller facility events including athletic competitions, concerts, and community events. Assists with demonstrating first class customer service.