Joliet, IL – Technical​/AV Coordinator

TITLE:

Technical/AV Coordinator
JOB CODE: 1620
DEP/DIV:
City Manager/Cultural Affairs
ESTABLISHED: 02/01/2026

REPORTS TO:

Director of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
EMPLOYEE STATUS:
Permanent/Full-time

LOCATION:

City Hall
SALARY/GRADE: $60,117 – $95,750

Classification 8/Group III

GENERAL PURPOSE

• Provide AV and technical support for city events at designated locations, including concerts, festivals, ceremonies, and community programs.
• Oversee technical direction for theater productions at Bicentennial Park Theatre, including lighting, sound, rigging, stage management, and compliance with safety protocols.
• Schedule, supervise, and coordinate technical staff, crew members, and volunteers to meet production and event requirements.
• Develop and implement technical workflows for events and productions, including equipment setup, staging, and load‑in/load‑out processes.
• Maintain and troubleshoot AV equipment, ensuring optimal performance and timely repairs.
• Collaborate with event organizers, performers, and city departments to meet technical needs and deliver exceptional experiences.
• Ensure compliance with city safety regulations, fire codes, and industry standards for technical operations.
• Manage technical budgets, inventory, and procurement of AV and stage equipment.
• Ensure City Council meetings are properly streamed and recorded, including setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting of live streaming platforms and audio‑visual systems.
• Provide technical support for hybrid or virtual meeting formats as needed.
• Support the Communications division with AV needs for press conferences, media events, and digital content production.
• Assist with special events and citywide initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact and liaison for Joliet Community Television (JCTV).
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Proficiency in sound, lighting, and stage equipment operation.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and rigging standards.
• Problem solving, analytical thinking, and decision‑making skills.
• Communication and negotiation skills across multiple audiences.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Regular interaction with performers, city officials, staff, and the public, requiring strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment with a high level of discretion and maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, labor unions and the general public.

• Education:
  
  Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater, Audio‑Visual Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3–5 years in AV management, technical theater, or event production.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

• Valid Class D driver’s license.

Personal computer including office suite, design and publishing applications, iPad, smart phone, calculator, telephone, and any other tools of the trade that may come into common use or be necessary to perform needed tasks.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.…