AVL & Technology Specialist

Description The AVL & Technology Specialist position requires experience with a range of technologies, but specifically audio, video, and lighting systems is desired. The AVL & Technology Specialist will be the first point of contact for every event requiring audio/video/lighting support, and will assist with the troubleshooting of equipment, assist with managing tickets based on workload and difficulty, and assist with the inventory, maintenance, and deployment of technology throughout the campuses.

The AVL & Technology Specialist reports to the Director of Technology and provides various levels of support, as assigned.

Full-time

• Execute AVL portion of events
• Provide technical support to faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Assist with the deployment, operation, and maintenance of technology on all campuses
• Assist with maintaining inventory and storage areas
• Adheres to and honors Valley Christians' standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs other related assigned duties
• Note:
  
  This role will require attendance at events and productions outside of the normal business hours of the school.

• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian's Mission & Beliefs which can be found at htttp://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school's Mission & beliefs
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Willing to be trained and learn systems you don’t have experience with
• Must be knowledgeable about event production
• Must be familiar with audio mixing consoles
• Must be familiar with live presentation display software
• Must be familiar with DMX addressing for lighting
• Basic knowledge of wired and wireless networking
• Basic knowledge of desktop and laptop computers
• Must be self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a customer-service mindset

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years supporting technology

• Experience with Pro Presenter
• Knowledge of GrandMA lighting programming
• Knowledge of Behringer and Digico Mixing Consoles
• Experience with Zendesk or Fresh Desk ticketing systems

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story)
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
• Work in noisy and crowded school environment
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
• Frequent walking throughout the campus

VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th grade big school opportunities in a small school environment across our two East Valley Campuses. Established in 1982, VCS provides nearly 1,100 Kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts, cutting-edge STEM…