Event and Technical Services Coordinator

About the role

The Event and Technical Services Coordinator is responsible for administering services, programs, and staffing for Event and Technical Services (ETS) within Student Engagement. This position focuses on the delivery and facilitation of technical support services and production for events and programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical support of venues and events in the Schine and Goldstein Student Centers, Skybarn Facility, and other Syracuse University venues.
• Supervise and direct student staff in performance of services including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance review of student employees.
• Design, install, engineer, and operate lighting, sound, and video equipment to deliver technical support.
• Responsible for facilitating and producing video recordings, live broadcasts, and video and audio post-production including coordination of repair and maintenance of said equipment.
• Maintain all safety and environmental health policies and protocols related to services, staffing, and equipment.
• Advise event organizers on technical requirements, limitations, and costs relative to planned programs and events.
• Aid in the review of technical requests and requirements of contractual agreements.
• Advance shows with artists to confirm and fulfill requirements.
• Responsible for the arrangement and coordination of outside equipment rentals as dictated by events.
• Share responsibility for Student Experience Box Office operations as it relates to event management, ticket processes, and communication with box office users and event organizers.

Requirements

• Undergraduate college, bachelor’s degree, or 3 years of equivalent experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• 1+ year facilitation of events/and or facility management preferred.
• 1+ year of professional lighting, sound and/or video production experience preferred.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 40 feet including work in/on scaffolding, trusses, and grids.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Evening and weekend work required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of live audio engineering, including digital consoles.
• Working knowledge of theatrical lighting, including moving lights.
• Working knowledge of video production, live broadcasting, camera operation, and post-production.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere preferred.
• Basic theatrical experience (terminology, stage directions, equipment).
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, Windows, and Mac software as relates to presentation software and connectivity.