Job Summary

The Senior Event Technician is a part time on-call position that is responsible for the setup, operation and load out of event-related audio/visual equipment throughout the Drexel University Main Campus. This position is a primary Event Services contact with student organizations, academic/administrative departments, and external clients during events at the main campus that involves the Drexel University Student Technicians division (D.U.S.T.) of Drexel University Events Services. The Senior Technician reports directly to the Associate Director, Event Operations and the Director of Event Services.

These events may include audio/visual support for small – medium sized performance events, meetings, conferences and other special events. As a frontline employee, this position directly interacts with Event Services clients, thus is one of the key staff members responsible for assuring exceptional customer service. This position’s performance is critical to the success of events coordinated through the Event Services Department.

Drexel University functions academically on a quarterly term basis, with classes and events being held year-round. The Fall (September to mid-December) and Spring terms (April to mid-June) are the most event-intensive. This is when the position must be most flexible, although events take place in Winter and Summer terms as well.

The Senior Event Technician position will work on a per diem basis, and scheduling will be based on quantity of events and set limits of allotted hours for the position. Occasional early morning (5:00 - 6:00 am) or late night (Midnight – 1:00 am) crew calls may be scheduled to meet event needs.

Essential Functions

• Provide training to student staff in proper set up, operation and load out of technical equipment.
• Ensure all safety measures are in place involving personnel and equipment.
• Provide feedback to the Associate Director, Event Operations regarding performance of student employees.
• Assign responsibilities to student employees during events, to best fit their abilities and the needs of the event.
• Maintain positive relations with University faculty, staff, students and non-university clients regarding services provided by the D.U.S.T./Event Services Department.
• Assist in the equipment control function, conducting routine tours of University buildings and grounds noting and returning D.U.S.T. equipment to proper storerooms.
• Straighten and organize storerooms and routinely inspect condition of audio/visual equipment; report equipment in need of repair to proper personnel.
• Suggest new or replacement equipment thereby assisting in the efficiency of the department.
• Assist in determining the best equipment to meet the needs of the event.
• Safely deliver event-related A/V equipment to various locations on campus using authorized university vehicles including all-terrain vehicles and other vehicles as assigned.
• Supervise D.U.S.T. student technician employees in live production situations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director, Event Operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the A/V production field.
• Capable of handling technical requirements for small to medium sized events without other senior technical involvement.
• Ability to understand technical requirements detailed on D.U.S.T. datasheets (aka: work orders for event A/V production) and demonstrate a strong ability to work with Event Services Event Managers and clients.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to use independent judgement and work independently.
• Skilled at operating a wide range of A/V equipment including in-house and portable lighting systems, various types of presentation equipment, laptops (PC- and Mac-based), portable and fixed projection screens, and various types of analog and digital sound equipment.
• Ability to delegate tasks to subordinate positions and manage small to medium size production events.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and schedule assignments.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, investigate and analyze information and to draw appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to determine talents & abilities of crew present during events for proper assignment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights and weekends as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

• Ability to bend, crouch, stoop.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Location

University City, Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Non-Exempt.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.