AV Lead

With Heart•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

PlantCon International is seeking a dependable, tech-savvy AV Lead to support the audiovisual needs of our presentations, workshops, DJ stage, and other live programming. The AV Lead assists with AV planning, equipment setup, live troubleshooting, and breakdown. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, calm under pressure, comfortable working with technology, and able to respond quickly when issues arise during a live event.

Requirements

Experience setting up, operating, or troubleshooting audiovisual equipment.
Experience with projectors, laptops, audio mixers, wireless or headset microphones, transmitters, LED displays, or comparable equipment.
Familiarity with NovaStar or similar LED-display software.
Strong technical troubleshooting, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to follow detailed programming schedules and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to remain professional and solutions-focused in a fast-paced live-event environment.
Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical information clearly.
Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Discord, Notion, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
Ability to stand or move throughout the venue for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to assemble and break down PlantCon’s 24-panel Mirackle LED display.
Ability to meet deadlines while managing AV preparation for multiple events.
Additional travel for networking or other PlantCon activities may occasionally be requested.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting conventions, conferences, festivals, performances, or other live events.
Experience supporting presentations, workshops, panels, DJs, or stage programming.
Experience assembling and operating modular LED displays.
Experience creating technical guides or training volunteers.

Responsibilities

Prepare for the AV needs of presentations, workshops, panels, DJ programming, and other assigned activities.
Set up, test, operate, troubleshoot, and break down projectors, laptops, microphones, mixers, transmitters, silent-disco headsets, LED-screen components, and related equipment.
Use NovaStar software to configure and support PlantCon’s modular LED display.
Complete equipment checks before programming begins.
Provide onsite technical support to presenters, workshop hosts, DJs, and volunteers.
Coordinate AV needs and schedules with the Programs Manager and other event teams.
Track and report missing, damaged, or malfunctioning equipment.
Create and update AV setup instructions, troubleshooting guides, and volunteer training materials between events.