AV Event Technician

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions•Woodford, VA

About The Position

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking an experienced Audio Visual Technician to support meetings, conventions, trade shows, entertainment, and resort-wide events. The role ensures event spaces are arranged according to specifications and provides technical support that contributes to guest satisfaction and successful events. Technicians work in a fast-paced convention center and hospitality environment, combining technical expertise with exceptional guest service. The position is available at locations in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; Sandusky, Ohio; Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania; Round Rock, Texas; and Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Pay is $22–$26 per hour.

Requirements

Hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, including professional audio, video systems, lighting, rigging, power distribution, and live event production.
Ability to support events ranging from small board meetings to large-scale general sessions, banquets, trade shows, concerts, and special events.
Ability to provide exceptional service and deliver reliable event execution in a fast-paced convention center and hospitality environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and strike audio, video, lighting, and staging systems for meetings, conventions, expos, entertainment, galas, and resort programming.
Operate audio consoles, wireless microphones, DSPs, playback systems, projection, LED displays, switchers, cameras, video distribution, and lighting controls.
Support hybrid meetings, streaming, conferencing, and recording.
Assist with staging, truss, rigging, and overhead elements using event diagrams, schedules, equipment lists, and floorplans.
Execute technical requirements in Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), production orders, and exhibitor requests, including trade show floor operations, exhibitor power, and floor production.
Coordinate with Convention Services, Banquets, and outside production partners.
Resolve audio, video, network, lighting, and control-system issues professionally during live events.
Inspect and maintain equipment; keep storage, workspaces, and inventories organized; and handle and track company assets properly.
Provide technical guidance and hospitality to clients, planners, presenters, exhibitors, and guests, resolving concerns promptly, calmly, and professionally.
Perform other duties as requested by management.