JOB TITLE: Audio/Visual Production Technician
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Hourly (20 Hours)
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Audio/Visual Production
DEPT: AV Event Support
LOCATION: Campus
SUMMARY: The Part-time Audio-Visual Production Technician will work closely with the Assistant Director of AV Production to facilitate all aspects of Live Event Audio/Visual Production at Cornerstone University. Together, the AV Production Team provides high quality services for several University event spaces with installed AV Systems including Christ Chapel, Gainey Conference Center, Matthews Performing Arts Center, Corum Student Center, Cornerstone Theological Seminary Chapel, and Gordon Recital Hall.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned.
- Operation & Maintenance of Audio/Visual Equipment in campus event spaces.
- Coordination of Audio/Visual Production for Music Department Recitals, Concerts, and Rehearsals in Matthews Performing Arts Center.
- Works with Assistant Director of AV Production to manage regular weekly chapel gatherings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings throughout the school year.
- Assists with Equipment Maintenance & Upkeep during breaks in the school year.
- Training, Mentoring, and Coordinating a team of student AV Technicians.
- Assistance with a variety of University events which could include Touring Artist Shows, Conferences, Banquets, Commencements, Student Events, and Golden Eagle Visit Days.
- Work in conjunction with the Assistant Director of AV Production to maintain adequate staffing for all University events.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Experience & Familiarity with Live Event AV Production Coordination Required.
- Knowledge of and comfort with the operation & maintenance of Audio/Visual production equipment including Digital Audio Consoles, In-Ear Monitoring, LED Production Lighting Systems, Video Projection Systems, and Video Livestreaming.
- Experience with Lighting Design preferred.
- Ability to creatively & proactively solve problems, handling complex situations when they arise with maturity & professionalism.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with non-regular hours including evenings & weekends.
- Some Physical Labor will be required – must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Comfortable working safely on arial equipment including ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
- A theology and Christian worldview that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University evidenced by an ability to affirm and exemplify the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
- Enthusiastic embrace of the Cornerstone University Identity, Mission and Vision statements.
SALARY AND START DATE:
Salary: $20/hour, 20 hours/week. The position includes some paid time off and eligibility for the university retirement plan.
Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please apply online if you are interested in this position.
ABOUT CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY:
Cornerstone University is a vibrant interdenominational evangelical university that prepares students for lives of global influence in an academically rigorous, spiritually rich educational community. It is located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a dynamic city in Western Michigan that offers a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities. Learn more about Cornerstone at www.cornerstone.edu.
