Per Diem A/V Technician at the Crosby Street Hotel

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences in a luxury setting? Firmdale Hotels invites you to become a key player in our highly successful team across our New York properties, where elegance meets outstanding service.

Firmdale Hotels is a collection of award-winning, luxury boutique hotels and restaurants, renowned for their unique design and exceptional service. Each property offers a distinctively stylish experience, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation in hospitality.

Title: A/V Technician

Location: Crosby Street Hotel 

Position Type: Per Diem, Non-Exempt 

Reports To: A/V Technical Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Per Diem AV Technician to execute technical setups and operations for high-profile events. Working alongside our Technical Manager, Assistant Technical Manager, clients, and Event Sales Team, you will ensure seamless technical execution for major industry film and television premieres, corporate audio/visual events, and press junkets.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute planned workflows for film/TV premieres, corporate events, and press junkets at assigned properties, with flexibility to assist across locations as needed.
• Deliver, set up, and test required AV equipment and digital assets (including DCPs, KDMs, video files, and client presentations) prior to scheduled events.
• Communicate directly with clients and the Event Sales Team (via email and in person) to review technical specifications, conduct tech checks, and meet event expectations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues using a logical, systematic approach.
• Assist the Technical Manager with equipment maintenance, project execution, and workflow optimization.
• Consistently deliver exceptional levels of service on time and up to Firmdale standards while building positive internal and client relationships.

What You Bring

• Degree or Certificate in Audio Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of event technology experience in a hospitality environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of film and television post-production workflows, including projection and technical direction of live video and AV screenings.
• Strong proficiency in required AV software, programming languages, and hardware setup.
• Exceptional communication skills, analytical thinking, and customer orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs/elevated structures, and sitting at a computer workstation.
• Ability to read, enter, and retrieve digital and physical records.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel independently between NYC properties as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off for full and part time team members, including NY sick and safe leave, paid vacation days, and personal days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, and New York Secure Choice support for most team members
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Free uniform dry cleaning service
• Commuter transit benefits available Day 1
• Ongoing training and professional development, including annual education reimbursement program up to $3,000
• Social events throughout the year, including holiday parties, team member appreciation events, and more
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• Departmental and company-wide incentive programs
• And much more!!

Why Join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognized by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

Crosby Street Hotel

• Three Michelin Keys, 2024, 2025
• Condé Nast Traveler 'Triple Crown', 2026
• Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2024, 2025
• Top-Rated Tablet Hotels of All Time, 2025
• The Best Boutique Hotels in New York City, Travel + Leisure, 2024
• Certified LEED® GOLD by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)

Warren Street Hotel

• Two Michelin Keys, 2025
• The Hot List, Conde Nast Traveller, 2024
• The IT List, Travel + Leisure, 2024
• World's Greatest Places, TIME Magazine 2024
• The Best Boutique Hotels in New York City, Travel + Leisure, 2024
• Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2025

The Whitby Hotel

• Three Michelin Keys, 2024, 2025
• Top-Rated Tablet Hotels of All Time, 2025
• Condé Nast Traveler 'Triple Crown', 2026
• Best Spots for Afternoon Tea in the US, Tasting Table, 2024, 2025
• Best Afternoon Teas in New York City, Vogue, 2024, 2025
• Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2024, 2025

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: -accolades/

Join us at Firmdale Hotels and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Apply now to start your journey with Firmdale Hotels!

Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.