Experienced contract Audio/Visual Technician

1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston IL

Description

Audio/Visual Technician An international non-profit professional organization is currently seeking an experienced contract Audio/Visual Technician (AV) for its annual conference, taking place in Evanston, IL, September 15th – 17th, 2022. This contract, temporary position will provide Audio Visual technical support for a professional conference. Job Description: • Provide effective audiovisual and computer support to conference attendees, organizers and presenters by ensuring that hardware is property configured and physically set-up to accommodate their needs. • Instruct presenters on proper use of AV equipment (ie: projectors) prior to their presentations and provide quick solutions to technical problems. Additionally, the Technician will be required to monitor all presentations that require AV to ensure they are running smoothly. • Work with the hotel’s AV contact prior and during the conference to ensure that all audiovisual set-ups and equipment, including cables and other needed technical devises are in proper working order. • Troubleshoot hardware and/or configuration problems that prevent the successful installation and operation of needed applications. • Must be able to present yourself in a professional manner. Qualifications: • Thorough understanding of both Windows and Mac hardware and corresponding operating systems. • Experience with conference room sound system including microphones (wired and wireless) and amp system. • Knowledge of video signal types and switching, (HDMI, DVI, etc). • Ability to work with conventional non-automated systems such as portable sound boards, portable amplifier and speaker systems, portable video and projector/presentation hardware. • Ability to trouble shoot audio or video problems. Time Requirements: September 15th - 17th, 2022 Weds a.m. or p.m. – Available for set-up/possible trouble-shooting Thursday: 9:30 – 5:30 p.m. (1¼ hour lunch) Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (2 hour lunch) Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (2 hour lunch) Please email your resume, contact information, and three references. Thank you! Organization: IFPE www.ifpe.org