Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

The Event Audio Visual Supervisor will supervise and assist the team to ensure the smooth execution of campus events. But not limited to; event operations, providing technical assistance, coordinating with vendors/ event stakeholders, and supporting the overall purpose of the University Event Services department under the guidance of the Event Audio Visual Technology Team Manager.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee and operate Audio Visual equipment warehouse process for event use. Including staging equipment for upcoming events and managing overall inventory of equipment.

• Assists Event Coordinators and department stakeholders in determining event needs and provides support as a liaison between vendors and the organization for technical rentals, including equipment and labor requirements for events.

• Help assists to manage event work orders and calendar of events to ensure that all needs are adequately addressed in a timely manner.  

• Supervises and develops training plans and strategies for Audio Visual student workers.

• Ability to setup, assist, operate, and execute Audio Visual responsibilities of events as needed.

• Assists with coordination of corrective and preventative maintenance for all Event-related audio-visual equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited College preferred.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Demonstrated experience with warehousing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating audio-visual equipment.

• Demonstrated experience with live event setup, coordination, and execution, specifically when it comes to Audio Visual equipment and coordination.

• Up to date forklift certificate.

• Must successfully pass a background check.

• Ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure.

• Ability to manage, mentor, and coach team members.

• Ability to manage inventory and use related software to ensure low amounts of equipment loss.

• Familiarity with industry standard audio, video, lighting, and broadcast equipment

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to promote excellent customer service.

• Ability to stay organized and communicate effectively with both internal and external personal relating to events being held on campus.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms at all our office locations