Manager of Event Technology

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Event Technology provides leadership for the planning, development, and daily operation of Event Technology, in support of institutional events, chapel, conferences, and other productions. This role is responsible for coordinating event production logistics, managing technical audio/visual operations, and ensuring high-quality execution of events through hands-on technical expertise, strong leadership, and team development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or a minimum of three to five years direct related experience to the duties or responsibilities specified.
Leadership experience.
Hands-on experience running sound engineering equipment.
Experience working with and leading technicians.
Experience designing stage sets.
Experience budgeting for supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Training topics to include sound, lighting, staging, and related event technology systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

Provides audio, visual, and production support for institutional events, conferences, concerts, chapel services, and other presentations both on and off campus.
Leads event production planning and execution by coordinating logistics related to event work orders, stage design, audio/visual requirements, staffing, rentals, and resource allocation.
Provides recommendations regarding sound, instruments, and technical needs to ensure successful event delivery.
Develops designs, proposals, and recommendations for audio/visual system installations and upgrades.
Assists in planning for the maintenance, growth, and continuous improvement of Event Technology operations and services.
Serves as an active member of the Event Planning Team, collaborating with campus departments and stakeholders to support institutional events.
Coordinates with outside vendors to secure rental equipment and specialized event resources.
Reviews event riders for guest artists, speakers, and music groups, and coordinates specialized equipment and technical requirements for events and chapel services.
Operates front-of-house audio systems for major campus events, including chapel services, academic lectures, concerts, and other institutional programs as needed.
Provides sound reinforcement, live audio mixing, and recording services for vocalists, speakers, and instrumental performances to ensure high-quality audio production.
Provides leadership and management of Event Technology staff, including recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and oversight of timekeeping and leave requests.
Conducts regular performance evaluations and coaching sessions to support employee development and provide constructive feedback.
Develops and implements comprehensive training programs for full-time and part-time Event Technology staff, emphasizing cross-training, technical growth, and skill development as well as succession-planning.
Assists in developing recommendations for annual personnel budgets, material expenditures, and capital improvement projects for Event Technology operations.
Monitors departmental expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets and financial guidelines.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.