Audio Visual Student Intern

Van Andel Institute

1d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators. VAI currently has an opening for an Audio Visual Student Intern to join our Information Technology Department for a semester-long internship opportunity in 2026, with the possibility of extension into the summer for the right candidate. As part of the IT Department, the AV team provides creative production solutions along with audio visual support for meetings, symposiums, live events, video conferences, and digital signage. Services include HD video production, video transcoding and archiving, digital photography, photo archive administration on VAI's digital asset manager (DAM) cloud service, and administration of the digital signage network. In supporting this department, the person in this role will perform a variety of tasks that are related to audio visual activities, while also helping with special projects, assignments, and assisting the internal staff.

Requirements

• Must have completed your TDMP senior sequence prior to beginning your internship.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal or no direct supervision.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Proficient in using a variety of video, photo, and live event equipment

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to students interested in live event and AV support along with video production and digital media responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) and Adobe Creative Cloud preferred.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and team oriented.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to be trained and to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the AV Support Team by: Provide audio visual support by setting up/troubleshooting meetings with AV systems.
• Provide audio visual support for live events in the auditorium and throughout VAI.
• Setup and operate video production equipment for various internal projects.
• Setup and operate photography equipment for various photo sessions.
• Learn and support the digital signage network.
• Learn and support the Digital Asset Management system for photo archiving.
• Job shadowing.
• Fulfilling other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• This is a paid internship
• student interns can earn academic credit for their internship experience.
• Undergraduate Students are paid at a rate of $16 per hour.
• Graduate Students are paid at a rate of $17 per hour.
• one parking permit for the Michigan Street Development parking structure, contingent upon availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed