Manager of Event Technology

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Manager of Event Technology provides leadership for the planning, development, and daily operation of Event Technology, in support of institutional events, chapel, conferences, and other productions. This role is responsible for coordinating event production logistics, managing technical audio/visual operations, and ensuring high-quality execution of events through hands‑on technical expertise, strong leadership, and team development. The employee in this position will have the following essential job functions:

EVENT LEADERSHIP

Provides audio, visual, and production support for institutional events, conferences, concerts, chapel services, and other presentations both on and off campus. Leads event production planning and execution by coordinating logistics related to event work orders, stage design, audio/visual requirements, staffing, rentals, and resource allocation. Specifically, provides recommendations regarding sound, instruments, and technical needs to ensure successful event delivery. Develops designs, proposals, and recommendations for audio/visual system installations and upgrades. Assists in planning for the maintenance, growth, and continuous improvement of Event Technology operations and services. Serves as an active member of the Event Planning Team, collaborating with campus departments and stakeholders to support institutional events. Coordinates with outside vendors to secure rental equipment and specialized event resources. Reviews event riders for guest artists, speakers, and music groups, and coordinates specialized equipment and technical requirements for events and chapel services.

SOUND ENGINEER

Operates front‑of‑house audio systems for major campus events, including chapel services, academic lectures, concerts, and other institutional programs as needed. Provides sound reinforcement, live audio mixing, and recording services for vocalists, speakers, and instrumental performances to ensure high‑quality audio production.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Provides leadership and management of Event Technology staff, including recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and oversight of timekeeping and leave requests. Conducts regular performance evaluations and coaching sessions to support employee development and provide constructive feedback. Develops and implements comprehensive training programs for full‑time and part‑time Event Technology staff, emphasizing cross‑training, technical growth, and skill development as well as succession‑planning. Training topics to include sound, lighting, staging, and related event technology systems and equipment. Assists in developing recommendations for annual personnel budgets, material expenditures, and capital improvement projects for Event Technology operations. Monitors departmental expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets and financial guidelines. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION

The person in this position should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or have a minimum of three to five years direct related experience to the duties or responsibilities specified.

EXPERIENCE

The person in this position should have leadership experience as well as hands‑on experience running sound engineering equipment. Additionally, they should have experience working with and leading technicians, designing stage sets, and budgeting for supplies and equipment.

SUPERVISION

The person in this position will supervise 1 full‑time direct report and 10 part‑time reports.

REPORTS TO

The person in this position will report to the Director of Events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The person in this position will have limited exposure to unpleasant working conditions including heat, dirt, and stress. Additionally, this position has limited physical effort and limited exposure to physical risk. Regular exposure to outdoor conditions, occasional evenings and weekend production is required. Additionally, stooping, bending, and minor lifting will be required.

EQUIPMENT

The person in this position will be required to use the following equipment: lighting equipment, SketchUp for designing stage sets, power tools for building stage sets, computers and related equipment, lighting consoles, sound consoles, and sound reinforcement equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Baptist Theological Seminary