Resource Employee - Technical Operations, LA Memorial Coliseum

USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day. Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike.

Responsibilities

• Setup/tear down of event-related IT/AV functions including delivering equipment, supplies, and other materials related to events.
• Setup of temporary and event-related TVs and TV services, as well as temporary audio systems.
• Facilitate warehouse equipment movement and event setup/teardown.
• Assist with the assembly of event staging, event space layouts, and other event materials.
• Serve as facility IT/AV contact to adjust event setups, monitor and deliver on-demand event changes, and ensure the facility is properly set for events.
• Serve as site contact for a variety of small events ranging from onsite meetings to various youth sporting events.
• Facilitate small facility improvement projects related to IT/AV functionality including minor cable pulling, labeling, phone line delivery, and audio repairs and maintenance.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting patrons and ensuring they have a great experience at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
• Serve as event staff representative for pre/during/post events as necessary for Audio/Video and other event needs.
• Organize and orchestrate the flow of IT/AV equipment inventory.
• Move, pickup, deliver, and/or install IT/AV-related equipment and other materials as assigned.
• Mount televisions, set up temporary or portable speaker systems, install temporary event phones/phone lines, and mount temporary or permanent access points.
• Run new fiber and CAT5 cable for various IT needs as part of larger scale projects.
• Assist with the execution of large-scale and smaller facility events including athletic competitions, concerts, and community events.
• Demonstrate first-class customer service.

Requirements

• High School diploma and 1 year of industry-relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, IT focus, Audio/Video production, or other related fields with a year of industry-relevant experience.
• Understanding and working knowledge of large venue, facility, or public assembly building IT/AV-related operations and maintenance.
• Experience in the setup, execution, and teardown of events is preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Some experience in the operation of light-duty machinery (forklift, scissor lift, pallet jacks) is preferred.
• Strong, professional communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and in a team, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to understand both verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.

Schedule

This job will require a flexible schedule. May have to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $20.00.