Audio​/Visual Technician

## Audio/Visual Technician Apply locations:
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* ** JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
**** Audio/Visual Technician – Part-Time
**** Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development (CSED)*
* ** Pasquerilla Spiritual Center & Eisenhower Chapel
**** CLASSIFICATION:
** Technical-Service (Part-Time Wage Position)
** JOB FAMILY:
** Campus Operations
** FLSA STATUS:
** Non-Exempt
** Job Summary
** The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development (CSED) seeks an experienced
** Part-Time Audio/Visual Technician
** to support the audiovisual needs of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and Eisenhower Chapel. This position serves as the Center's primary audiovisual professional and is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of audio, video, live streaming, presentation, and hybrid meeting technologies used for religious services, student organization meetings, conferences, educational programs, weddings, memorial services, and major university and community  addition to providing direct event support, the Audio/Visual Technician will develop the Center's long-term audiovisual capacity by training professional staff and student employees to confidently set up, operate, and troubleshoot audiovisual systems for routine events.

The position averages approximately
** 10 hours per week**, with scheduling flexibility based upon major events and operational needs.
** Essential Responsibilities
*** Serve as the Center's primary audiovisual resource for the operation, maintenance, and support of audiovisual systems throughout the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and Eisenhower Chapel.
* Set up, operate, monitor, and secure audiovisual equipment, including sound systems, digital mixers, wired and wireless microphones, projection systems, live streaming equipment, cameras, digital recording systems, presentation technology, lighting controls, podium systems, and Zoom-enabled meeting technology.
* Develop and deliver ongoing training for professional staff and student employees on the proper setup, operation, troubleshooting, and care of CSED audiovisual equipment.
* Create user-friendly operating guides, training materials, and documentation to improve staff competency and ensure consistent operation of audiovisual systems.
* Provide on-site audiovisual support for major religious services, guest speakers, conferences, high-profile university meetings, weddings, memorial services, and special events requiring professional audiovisual oversight.
* Support hybrid and virtual meetings by managing Zoom, live streaming, presentation software, microphones, cameras, and participant interaction.
* Meet with event sponsors, university departments, religious affiliates, student organizations, and community partners to assess audiovisual needs and recommend appropriate equipment and room configurations.
* Conduct pre-event testing of audiovisual systems and perform equipment checks prior to scheduled events.
* Troubleshoot equipment failures and operational issues, resolving problems whenever possible and coordinating repairs for issues requiring outside service.
* Perform preventative maintenance on audiovisual equipment and maintain equipment inventories.
* Recommend equipment upgrades, replacement schedules, and technology improvements that enhance the Center's…