[Seasonal] Assistant AV & IT Technician

The Western Stock Show Association•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Western Stock Show is seeking a motivated and technically curious individual to join our team as a Seasonal Assistant AV & IT Support Technician. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience and begin building a career in audiovisual technology, live events, broadcast, or information technology. This position will begin in December 2026 and will primarily support the 2027 National Western Stock Show in January 2027, with the potential for additional seasonal or event-based work as needed. The Seasonal Assistant AV & IT Support Technician will work alongside experienced IT and AV professionals to support event setups, live productions, audiovisual systems, computers, networking, livestreaming, and day-to-day technical operations across the National Western facilities. This is an entry-level opportunity. Extensive professional AV or IT experience is not required. The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, enjoys figuring out how things work, learns quickly, stays calm when things go sideways, and is eager to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced event environment.

Requirements

Basic audiovisual systems and live event technology.
Windows and Mac operating systems.
Basic computer hardware and troubleshooting.
Networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, Wi-Fi, routers, and switches.
Audio systems, audio consoles, microphones, and stage patching.
Video systems, displays, projectors, LED walls, and presentation systems.
Livestreaming, broadcast, or video production.
Cable management and basic signal flow.
Software installation, updates, and peripheral troubleshooting.
Demonstrate a strong interest in audiovisual technology, information technology, live events, broadcast, or a related technical field.
Be curious and eager to learn. You do not need to know everything; you need to be willing to learn how to figure things out.
Be able to follow technical instructions and learn new technology.
Possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Remain calm and focused in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.
Communicate effectively with clients, event staff, vendors, crew members, and technical team members.
Be dependable, self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
Be comfortable taking direction while also showing initiative when appropriate.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Be flexible and adaptable to changing event and production needs.
Candidates must be 18 years or older to apply.

Nice To Haves

Q-SYS.
Dante or Dante Controller.
Shure Microflex Wireless systems.
Audio, video, lighting, or broadcast software.
Microsoft 365.
Networking equipment or network troubleshooting.
Concerts, corporate AV, theater, broadcast, houses of worship, school productions, or other live event environments.
Relevant education, certifications, personal projects, school productions, volunteer experience, internships, or hands-on experience with computers, AV equipment, live events, music production, streaming technology, networking, or similar technology may be considered valuable experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with the setup, configuration, testing, operation, and teardown of audiovisual equipment and systems.
Support live events, meetings, presentations, tradeshows, and productions throughout the National Western facilities.
Assist with microphones, speakers, audio consoles, displays, projectors, LED walls, presentation systems, and other AV equipment.
Prepare and troubleshoot computers used for presentations, playback, livestreaming, broadcast, and control systems.
Assist with livestream and broadcast operations as directed by experienced AV staff.
Assist with stage patching, cable runs, signal flow, and basic audio/video system connections.
Help identify and troubleshoot basic audio, video, connectivity, and equipment issues during live events.
Assist with event setup and strike, equipment transportation, cable management, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.
Support the AV Manager, Director of IT and AV, and other members of the technical team as directed.
Assist with the setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of Windows and Mac computers.
Support software installations, updates, peripheral devices, and basic workstation troubleshooting.
Assist with basic network connectivity troubleshooting, including IP addressing, Wi-Fi, routers, and managed switches.
Assist with basic Microsoft 365 and standard desktop application troubleshooting.
Provide basic support for printers, displays, peripherals, and other technology used throughout the facility.
Escalate complex IT and AV issues to the appropriate team member.
Document issues, troubleshooting steps, and equipment needs as directed.