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Form of workLocation: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 56894
Department
FSU Student Union
ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities:
• Management of audiovisual system at events scheduled in the Student Union, Student Services Building, Askew Student Life Center, and additional locations managed by Campus Event Services.
• Maintain accurate inventory of audiovisual equipment, including microphones, microphone stands, audio consoles, speakers, projectors, cords (XLR, auxiliary, ¼ inch, HDMI, etc.), adapters, and batteries.
• Ensure all audiovisual equipment is in good working order and immediately report any equipment or systems needing repair to your direct supervisor.
• Send detailed messages to the Campus Event Services Director, Assistant Directors, Public Functions Coordinator, Reservations Coordinators, and Operations Coordinator when unavailable.
Secondary Responsibilities:
• Assist with Campus Event Services operations by answering questions related to space requests and routing questions to the correct Campus Event Services professional staff member when additional assistance is needed.
• Be familiar with the Campus Event Services Terms & Conditions, rates, and Mazevo space requesting system. More information can be found on the Campus Event Services website (https://union.fsu.edu/ces) and in the Event Planning Guides provided at each information desk location.
• Become familiar with Campus Event Services web resources and databases, including Microsoft Teams, WhenToWork scheduling, Mazevo, the shared Google Drive, and the Lost & Found online database.
• Assist in building set-up as required; must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Attend all Campus Event Services Staff Meetings and Training Workshops.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some semester and holiday breaks (as needed).
• Engage in duties otherwise assigned by the event support manager on duty or your direct supervisor.
A high school diploma or equivalent. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)
• At least 1 year of prior employment experience with audiovisual services is highly desirable
• Must have excellent working knowledge of audiovisual equipment including the use and maintenance of audio consoles (digital and analog), laptops, projectors, lighting control boards, live production equipment, etc.
• Must be able to identify and properly use any necessary sound cords including microphone XLR’s, auxiliary cords, ¼-inch cords, adapters, etc.
• Currently enrolled full-time in classes at Florida State University.
• Full-time student in good academic standing at Florida State University with at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and meet the physical demands of the job.
• Must be willing and able to work in a team and be adaptable to rapidly changing situations and new information.
• Willingness to work as a team member.
• Good leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills (excellent customer service).
The Student Union is a diverse and engaging community that fosters individual and collective learning by providing outstanding services and opportunities for involvement. The Campus Event Services area encourages engagement and supports involvement through the proper management of event spaces and delivery of the highest quality information and logistical support to both internal and external stakeholders.
The student associates in Campus Event Services are a valuable asset. The Student Union and Campus Event Services will be evaluated by the actions and attitudes of our student employees more than anything else because of their continuing contact with members of the University community.
Student associates should always keep this in mind and govern themselves accordingly. The Campus Event Services professional staff strives to employ individuals who possess the ability, qualifications, and personal qualities that enable them to contribute to the purposes and goals of the department.
This is a technical event support position with a high degree of responsibility in the area of event Audio/Visual support. The role of the Audio/Visual Assistant is to meet the needs of Student Union guests by providing technical support for their events
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Hourly rate for this position is $13.00.
How To ApplyIf qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
This is an OPS/temporary job.
Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.
The weekly work commitment is 10-15 hours per week.
• Available and willing to work evenings, weekends, and during semester breaks.
• Must be willing and able to also work morning shifts (as early as 6am), and evening shifts (as late as 2am), when needed. Punctuality is necessary.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
Equal Employment OpportunityAn Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
