Job Description
The Audio-Visual Technician is responsible for providing AV support for all programs, events, and meetings in addition to assisting with all elements of classroom set up. The AV tech is also responsible for determining equipment needs and training end users on how to operate AV equipment properly and safely.
Accountabilities
- Set up classroom and AV equipment for all programs, events, and meetings. This includes, but is not limited to, seating, yoga props and program supplies, installation and maintenance of microphones, speakers, display devices, projectors, televisions, video cameras, and computers.
- Set-up and engineer live concerts.
- Set-up and support livestream programs.
- Provide AV system training to faculty and assistants.
- Anticipate the needs of faculty and guests and provide excellent customer service.
- Understand and follow AV procedures and workflows, completing tasks in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
- Effectively troubleshoot A/V issues.
- Complete equipment inspection, repair and preventive maintenance as assigned.
- Assist with inventory management and upkeep of AV shop.
- Provide coverage or perform special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, within Production and in other areas of the organization when needed.
Core Competencies
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment.
- Possesses strong core ethics, integrity, and values consistent with Kripalu’s organizational principles.
- Builds effective relationships, identifies internal and external customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical, mutually beneficial recommendations, solutions, and ideas.
- Willingness and ability to be agile in work, supporting across own department as well as across the organization as needed.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform required job elements to established standards, remaining current regarding development and trends in areas of expertise.
- Embraces experiences as learning opportunities.
- Accepts responsibility for personal and professional learning and growth.
- Models the values of Kripalu including service, presence, inquiry, compassion, practice, and integrity.
BENEFITS (Start Day One of Employment)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time, Paid Holidays
- Vision
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Free Meals in the Kripalu Dining Hall
- Discounted Purchases in the Kripalu Shop and for Healing Arts Services
- Yoga Classes, and the opportunity to participate in Kripalu Programs
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree or formal education in a related trade school
- Excellent communication and customer service skill; Positive attitude
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience running and maintaining audio visual equipment, including concert set-up, recording, and multi-media set-up
- Knowledge of live audio reinforcement, audio and video recording, and post-production.
- Knowledge of Apple and Microsoft DAW Applications.
- Working knowledge of Mac & PC OS computers
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
- Ability to learn and adapt to new software and technologies
- Must have a driver’s license, pass a background check and physical exam
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends is essential, as is the flexibility to adjust schedule according to the needs of the events.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand or work on feet for extended periods
VALUED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Prior experience with livestreamed events and web-based meeting platforms.
- Knowledge of Livestreaming Software Programs. OBS, WireCast, Vmix, etc.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,