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Events Technology Specialist/AV Technician

Posting Number C00385JP

Department Information Technology

Job Summary

Bowdoin College is seeking a Event Technology Specialist to assist faculty, staff and students with on-campus events that require audio-visual services and technical troubleshooting.

The primary responsibilities include setting up and operating equipment for on campus events. These technologies include, but are not limited to, projectors, microphones, mixers, theatrical lights, video switchers and cameras.

Since events are often livestreamed and/or recorded, the Event Technology Specialist will be responsible for:

+ setting camera shots and volume levels

+ switching and monitoring livestreams and/or recordings for quality control of video content and ADA compliance

+ setting preexisting theatrical lights for stage wash or to operate lighting board to playback lighting cues.

+ working directly with internal and external clients to ensure that requested technology is set up appropriately and the clients are comfortable with the technology prior to the event start time.

The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $25 – $26 per hour. Compensation is based on skills and experience.

Education/Skills Requirements

+ Vocational or technical training

+ Customer Service: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients

+ Problem-solving: Ability to identify issues, generate solutions and make sound decisions

+ Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changes and managing multiple priorities

+ Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

+ 1 to 3 years of relevant knowledge and/or experience

+ Knowledge of and/or experience with signal flow, audio and video systems, including operation and troubleshooting, wireless microphone systems, and RTMP streams, as well as general theatrical lighting

+ Knowledge of and/or experience with front of house audio mixing, navigating through settings on both Mac and PCs, and camera framing and shading

+ Ability to run cables safely

+ Proficiency in basic computer networks and systems

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

+ This is a casual part-time, non-benefits eligible position, typically working 19 hours per week.

+ Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling needs as this position is dependent on event schedules

+ Occasional evening, weekends, or holidays as required

+ Please note that this is an on-site role, and candidates must be able to work in person on Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, Maine.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

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About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty, and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rest on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category Casual

Benefits Eligible No

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes

Posting Date 06/06/2025

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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