AV Coordinator: Part-Time

About the role

The position is to be a key contributor to the Audiovisual team while ensuring all work is consistent with the Sporting KC brand purpose: “We create memories through personalized experiences with our Club.” We are looking for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented audiovisual technician to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Transporting, setting up, and installing media equipment and audiovisual support tools, including speakers, monitors, cameras, and equipment racks.
• Setting up and performing electrical wiring, programming, and basic construction according to layout diagrams and schedules.
• Developing good relationships with clients to keep production moving and to help out production or event coordinators.
• Maintaining high standards by handling equipment malfunctions and executing a flawless event.
• Disassembling equipment, wiring, and support tools in a safe manner.
• Performing inventory management on equipment, wiring, and accessories.
• Carrying out any cleaning, maintenance, or repairs on audiovisual equipment.
• Generating expense reports for management.
• Attending all assigned Sporting Kansas City home games, as well as assigned non-soccer related events.
• Representing Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
• Performing other related tasks as assigned.

Match Day And Event Day Responsibilities

• Act as representatives of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.
• Flexibility in working hours and willingness to adapt to non-traditional schedules.
• Set up and test audiovisual equipment such as video boards, scoreboards, LED displays, sound systems, and cameras prior to the match.
• Operate and monitor video switchers, playback devices, and other control systems to ensure accurate and timely video and audio content delivery.
• Collaborate with other event staff, including lighting technicians and stage managers, to create a cohesive and engaging live production.

Personal Attributes

• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision.
• Professional appearance and attitude, as well as the ability to work with others.

Skills And Experience

• Computer literacy.
• Customer relationship management.
• Basic audio/visual knowledge.
• Excellent computer and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write the English language.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.

Physical Abilities

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

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.