Working in the Strand Union building and reporting to the SUB’s Director, the Technical Director serves on the management team; actively participates in the on-site management and coordination of events in the SUB and the Norm Asbjornsen Inspiration Hall; supervises and directs staff as needed to fulfill client requests; and manages and operates the SUB’s and the Inspiration Hall’s technical resources. Responsibilities include:
***Liaison with potential clients and Conference and Event Services to best meet the client’s technical needs (lighting, audio visual, computer, room set-up design etc); creates related production sheets; and ensures that client’s expectations are met day of event.
***Primary point of contact for clients; available for SUB events, Inspiration Hall events, and other events across campus both indoor and outdoor, as needed by other departments working with CES that require technical production set-ups; and troubleshoots and solves technical issues for clients.
***Provides video streaming services to clients as requested. Setting up and monitoring video streams of events.
***Performs regular maintenance and upkeep on audio visual, lighting, computer equipment and other miscellaneous related equipment.
***Supervises (hires, trains, schedules, evaluates etc) 1 part-time Event Technician and up to 5 student staff. Will directs and train full time staff as needed.
***Maintains inventory control.
***Researches industry innovations and forecasts needs of departmental equipment systems; recommends systems improvements to the SUB management team; and acquires new equipment.
***Acts in coordination with teammates on production and operations of events within the facilities and partners with Sports Facilities Technical Director, UIT, and outside vendors as needed.
***Actively assists with room set-ups and turn-a-rounds for all types of events with the SUB spaces.
***Maintains current industry knowledge of technical equipment and trends; and pursues and suggests trainings as needed.
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