Event Operations Technician

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Event Operations Technician at Belmont University.

Employment Type: Staff

Internal Job Category: Non-Exempt (Staff)

Full-Time Department: Strategic Venues & Event Svcs

Hours: 40

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for facilitating the conversion of campus event spaces and assisting in the conversion of Strategic Venues for Event Services. This position is also responsible for providing or assisting with technical support functions of Event Services in campus event spaces and Strategic Venues. This position is responsible for the daily operations within the Office of Event Services to ensure the successful execution of events on campus.

Primary position responsibilities:

• Direct and facilitate the set-up, support, and tear-down of equipment, and securing of campus event spaces based on event scheduling software and/or as assigned by department leadership.
• Assist all set-up, technical support, and tear-down functions of event services strategic venues involving University facilities and equipment based on scheduling software and/or as assigned by department leadership.
• Serve as the on-site event contact and support technician for event related services.
• Oversee student and vendor labor crews in assisting with room conversions / set-ups. Assist in the training of said crews.
• Assist with maintaining department inventory and facilitating general upkeep of storage and event spaces.
• Respond to client requests as needed to support events.
• Report maintenance requests for damages and repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

Ability to: lift and move equipment.

Advanced: audio knowledge.

Basic: video and lighting knowledge.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations.

Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Candidates with: forklift certification preferred.

Required Education

High School diploma; some college coursework preferred.

Required Experience

1-2 years of previous experience in facility setup operations, including working with audio visual technical equipment.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.