AV Operations Specialist

Title : AV Operations Specialist

Duration : 08+ months with extn

Location : Cambridge, MA 02138 ONSITE

Pay Rate : $35/hr on w2

Maximum of 14 hours per week

Common Spaces AV Event Associate

Technology Skills Required:Solid knowledge of current media technology that includes video projection, audio (in-room and hybrid), Zoom or other video conferencing, and presenting and basic lighting. Experience working with a range of amplification for music performances is preferred in addition to background in digital presentations and hybrid programming with Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Reporting to: Associate Director

This is a temporary AV support position within the Common Spaces team that will provide key AV event coverage at the Smith Campus Center and Science Center Plaza for a selection of agreed upon events that will take place between October 1 through June 30, 2025 (Monday Fridays only).

Schedule is subject to change and will be communicated to you with as much notice as possible.

Key Duties:

• Support advance run-throughs, dress rehearsals, and day-of audio-visual needs for events including music performances, film screenings, digital slide talks, panel discussions with audience Q&A, and other formats of public events.
• Review AV needs and ROE (Run of Event) with Associate Director for each day at start of shift.
• Follow direction provided by Senior Manager Events and Operations for Smith Center events; follow direction provided by Events and Operations Coordinator for Science Center Plaza.
• Greet internal Havard clients in advance of each event day-of.
• Work as a flexible and collaborative partner with team members to produce memorable campus and community events.
• Stay to close the events;
• Document COE (Close of Event) at end of shift and email to Associate Director any notes including successes and issues.

Dress Code:

Business casual (no jeans) or event black is appropriate for all events.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 65lbs, be standing or moving quickly from spaces without high level of effort. Physical stamina necessary and ability to move related audio/visual/projection equipment.