Student Live-Event AV Technician

Ithaca College; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ithaca College is seeking an Audio-Visual Technician to provide in-person support for live events, including sound, lighting and video projection.

The role requires hands-on AV expertise, strong problem-solving and customer-service skills, and the ability to work with faculty, students, and staff. Expect flexible hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays, with mandatory training each fall and spring.

Qualifications

• Must possess outstanding problem-solving, communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible and collaborative and willing to work with faculty, students and staff and accommodate event AV requests.
• In-depth knowledge of equipment and AV services provided by Campus Center & Event Services office.
• Responsible for ensuring that all AV requirements for events have been met as requested.
• Set up and operate professional level sound, lighting and video projection equipment.
• Technicians are responsible for some equipment maintenance, keeping storage areas clean and organized and tracking inventory.
• Attend mandatory training in fall and spring, and work with events before classes start.
• Work Senior Week, Commencement and other college programs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate sound, lighting and video projection equipment for events.
• Maintain awareness of inventory and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with clients to meet AV requirements for events.
• Attend training sessions and university events as required.
• Work late-night, weekend, and holiday shifts as part of event coverage.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Collaboration

AV equipment knowledge

Tools

Sound systems

Lighting equipment

Video projection equipment

Job description

Ithaca College is seeking an Audio-Visual Technician to provide in-person support for live events, including sound, lighting and video projection.

The role requires hands-on AV expertise, strong problem-solving and customer-service skills, and the ability to work with faculty, students, and staff. Expect flexible hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays, with mandatory training each fall and spring.