Audio Visual Event Technician 2024
Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is a premier independent school serving over 1,500 students from across metro Atlanta. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, ranked in the top tier for teaching quality, the arts, and athletics. We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, aspirers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of bright, inspired, generous leaders. We share in a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to care for one another in a collegiate-style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, our faith, and our pursuit to Be Greater.
We are seeking a dynamic, engaging individual who will be a team member responsible for the overall day-to-day and special events operations of the GAC community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Equipment
- Operate audio-visual-lighting equipment for GAC chapels, rehearsals, performances, and events
- Set up and strike audio-visual-lighting equipment, including but not limited to lighting equipment, soundboard(s), camera(s), cable(s), speakers, mic(s), projector(s) or display(s)
- Perform advanced troubleshooting of audio-visual equipment and report any issues for repair/replacement
- Maintain equipment inventory and appropriate AV documentation (use, return, aging, etc.)
- Clean equipment as needed and store properly
- Ensure safe transfer of equipment from venue to venue
Training:
- Cross-train and develop skills among departmental colleagues/AV technicians
- Train faculty, staff, and students in the use of the venue’s audio-visual equipment
- Consult and advise users regarding appropriate equipment for their event and coordinate proper cues for the run of the show/production sheet
- Attend weekly meetings with the Events Department to assure timely scheduling of AV setups and support
Production:
- Audio mixing, capturing, editing, and monitoring signal flows and acoustics (70%)
- Video switching, program lighting, especially for GAC chapel band/class, performances, and various school-venue rentals (30%)
- Coordinate Live Streaming plus video for various events, as needed
- Work with computer-controlled lighting/sound/projection system(s)
- Work with contractors to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely completion of installations and repairs
- Produce an edited version of the event(s) in the Event Management Software
Qualifications
GAC strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job that is engaged and passionate in promoting our faith-based mission for our students, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the qualifications listed. Feel free to contact us with any questions about your application.
Knowledge:
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with an emphasis on audio/visual/lighting technologies or equivalent experience and credentials (Certified Technology Specialist/CTS)
- Have a keen ear for sound, a vision for video/lighting in order to make on-the-spot corrections impacting the production
- Knowledge of each aspect of the live production process is preferred, including but not limited to familiarity with rigging requirements, production power requirements, and general practices in professional production
- Proficiency is preferred of Midas, AVID digital audio consoles, GrandMA2, Blackmagic Design Systems, Pro tools, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Q Lab, and Pro Adobe Premiere
- Competence to understand and implement the weekly AVL needs of GAC and making sure they are met proactively and with a positive service attitude
Experience:
- Experience of 2+ years, with enthusiasm to learn on the job
Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Design, troubleshoot, and operate an audio, video, and lighting system(s) of moderate to high complexity is preferred
- Model the mission of GAC in all his/her responsibilities
- Flexibility and availability to work evenings, weekends, and overtime are required
Other:
- Performing other related work as needed
- Physical abilities: Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, good hearing/sight. Ability to climb ladders, bend, stretch, push, pull, lift, and transport AVL equipment
- Successful background check, reference checking, and drug/alcohol screening clearance
- Acknowledgment and agreement of GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant
- Interest to contribute the GAC school community outside of the classroom as a coach, student advisor, student club leader, or assist with other co-curricular activities is a “plus”
- Successful background check and drug/alcohol clearance
- Acknowledgement and agreement of the School's Community Covenant and Statement of Faith.
Perks and Benefits:
GAC offers competitive salary and benefits including:
All-inclusive dining program, onsite fitness center, professional development, healthcare benefits, student loan debt repayment assistance, retirement plan with employer match, and a Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals.
The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man.
Greater Atlanta Christian School is an equal opportunity employer. As allowed by federal law, Greater Atlanta Christian School seeks applicants who are in concert with and will support its mission.
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