Specialist, Event Production

Brookdale Community College - Lincroft, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Lincroft, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

The Specialist provides operational and technical support for Event Production Services. The position also assists with setting up and general support for conferences and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for events and conferences.
• Operate web-conferencing and other technology, such as Newtek Tri Caster Systems.
• Operate digital audio consoles to mix live audio for speech and live performance.
• Provide back-up support for audio/video operations in other departments where/when needed and workload permits.
• Record conferences, workshops, and other events as assigned.
• Troubleshoot audio and video systems quickly.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and update systems.
• Set up lighting, rigging, production audio, production video and basic event power systems.
• Ensure the technology requirements needed for clients.
• Provide back-up support in other departments.
• Utilize, troubleshoot PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Two years of working experience.
• Experience with conference/event equipment and audio and video systems.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot standard and advanced media systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and external customers.
• Computer literate with ability to utilize Microsoft Office at an intermediate level and the ability to learn and utilize specific higher education programs and systems.
• Ability to learn and apply office practices, procedures, policies, and regulations that are essential to the position.
• Ability to travel locally.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.
• Light to moderate lifting (50 lbs.) may be required.
• Evening and weekend work is required.
• Occasional travel required.