Audio-Visual Technician Intern

JOB TITLE:  Audio-Visual Technician Intern

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To provide technical assistance in the operations of sound, lighting, stage systems, audio-visual equipment, and in-house customer-related telephone installation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Installs and connects audio-visual equipment, telephone-related equipment, and installs required wiring.
2. Provides assistance as required to ensure coverage of technical requirements of scheduled stage and non-stage production events, including, but not limited to, hanging of soft goods, electrical, sound, supplemental rental equipment, and building modification.
3. Provides assistance in maintaining all stage systems and equipment.
4. Performs inspections and maintains associated records of sound, lighting, audio-visual equipment and theatrical equipment.
5. Ensures set-up of sound systems, stage lighting, audio-visual equipment, and theatrical equipment by outside contractors to meet event requirements.
6. Operates a computer with spreadsheet and word processing software.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sound, lighting, audio-visual staging, and mechanical rigging including electricity and electronic system and equipment set-up, operation, maintenance, design, and construction.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, practices and techniques involved in the operation and maintenance of theatre equipment.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of stage and non-stage production events.
• Knowledge of computer fundamentals and spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Skill in the operation of lighting and audio equipment.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.