Live Event Technical Coordinator

EXPIRED

This position will work with various areas within the Department of Athletics to identify technical needs and develop unique plans specific to each event and/or area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with Facilities, Game Operations, and Fan Engagement staffs to discover AV needs and develop plans on an event-by-event basis
• Deploy and operate several types of live event AV systems for various Athletics events

This position will work with various areas within the Department of Athletics to identify technical needs and develop unique plans specific to each event and/or area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with Facilities, Game Operations, and Fan Engagement staffs to discover AV needs and develop plans on an event-by-event basis
• Deploy and operate several types of live event AV systems for various Athletics events
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• Manage the inventory of live event AV gear
• Schedule maintenance, report broken items, and follow through on repairs of live event AV gear
• Assist with design, deployment, and maintenance of several types of live event AV systems in Vanderbilt Athletics venues and offices
• Help develop and integrate new standards into Vanderbilt live events
• Have and maintain knowledge of Yamaha audio consoles, JBL speakers, professional lighting, as well as indoor and outdoor LED products
• Strive to learn and pursue new skills in various software and hardware applications to keep Vanderbilt Athletics on the forefront of technology
• Provide a customer service mindset through helping various staff/freelancers with technical issues
• Attend various Athletics events to support the Video Operations team as needed
• Have a thorough knowledge of live audio, video, and lighting standards and terms
• Perform maintenance and system upgrades in coordination with Director of Engineering for any software and firmware updates
• Assist in developing, deploying, and maintaining future Audio/Video/Lighting systems
• Perform additional duties/tasks and assume additional responsibilities asneeded or assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Five years of experience in live event production
• Strong computer skills across both PC and Mac platforms
• Understanding of live event production operations is desired
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Ability to drive a truck and trailer

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.