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

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.