Job Description

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: Local 2110
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Salary Range: 54,556.65 - $70,107.95

Position Summary

Columbia University's department of University Event Management is the center of event planning and related services for undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni. It is our goal to provide excellent facilities and exceptional service for all events, programs and activities for the Columbia community. We are a customer-focused organization with an immediate opening for an Audio Visual Technician to provide audio/visual services at various events and venues.

The incumbent provides audio/visual services at various events and venues.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and sets up audio/visual equipment for conference-style events, including but not limited to video conferencing units, LCDs, laptop computers, and amplification systems.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of audio/visual and theatrical equipment.
• Operates the lighting and/or sound for performance events under the direction of management.
• Under the direction of the Equipment Manager, assists with inventory control of audio/visual equipment.
• Responds to customers' questions during an event in a polite and timely manner with complete and accurate information according to department standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have at least two years experience working a variety of audio/visual equipment including but not limited to video conferencing units, LCDs, laptop computers, and amplification systems.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and a changing schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as schedule dictates.
• The ability to work both scheduled and unplanned overtime is required.
• Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills required with an ability to communicate with a diverse constituency.
• Ability to multi-task is necessary.
• Utmost discretion & professionalism is required at all times.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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