Production Services Coordinator
About the role
The Production Services Coordinator coordinates and supports the technical production needs of events, meetings, and programs within the Department of Student Involvement & Leadership. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of the Central Reservations Office, the position coordinates technical setups and production services for campus and external events; manages and maintains audiovisual, lighting, computer, projection, and video board equipment; interprets and executes technical requirements for contracted events; oversees equipment inventory, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades; administers content and operations for the outdoor video board; collaborates with university departments and external organizations to support event production needs; and recruits, trains, schedules, and supervises student technicians to ensure the successful delivery of production services. This is a full‑time position located in Greenville, NC.
Responsibilities
- Technical Expertise (30%): coordinate technical setups, manage AV/lighting/computer/projection/video board equipment, interpret technical riders, oversee inventory and maintenance.
- Leadership and Supervision (30%): recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student technicians.
- Event Coordination and Execution (40%): coordinate production services for campus and external events, administer outdoor video board content, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in theatre arts, from an appropriately accredited institution.
- Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Qualifications
- Experience interpreting and executing technical riders that accompany entertainment contracts.
- Experience working with sound and stage lighting equipment, including sound and light boards and stage lights, and setting up stage light plots per technical rider.
- Experience using desktop and laptop computers and LCD projectors for meetings and events.
- Experience with digital signage or digital video board and knowledge of supporting software.
Skills
- Audiovisual and lighting equipment operation and maintenance.
- Computer and projector setup for events.
- Digital video board content administration.
- Technical rider interpretation.
- Student technician training and supervision.
- Event production coordination.
Benefits
Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work‑life balance.
Pay
Recruitment range: $39,000 – $57,038 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $40,698 – $45,220 per year.
Schedule
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 10 am – 7 pm.