Part-Time Event Technology and Operations Coordinator

Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category:PartTime / Hourly Wage

Job Type:PartTime

Work Schedule:Around20 hours/week

Location: Arlington VA

Workplace Type:On Site Required

Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students faculty and staff.

About the Position:

Youll be responsible for the setup operation and breakdown of technical and nontechnical equipment for events held on the Mason Square campus. You will also serve as one of the onsite shift supervisors providing direction and guidance to event support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the AudioVisual Manager by having excellent working knowledge of all AV systems in Van Metre Hall event venues including the setup and support of various live streaming platforms;
• Responds to and troubleshoot technical issues and provide user support during an event when required;
• Verifies that all equipment requested for events is set in the exact manner as described on the setup report (unless otherwise directed) this will involve the setting of tables and chairs and audiovisual equipment in accordance with reservation requests;
• Maintains order in all storerooms and ensure that aisles and mechanical equipment areas are kept clear of equipment;
• Assists Event Manager(s) with their program needs while enforcing User Responsibilities ofGMUArlington; and
• Identifies maintenance discrepancies and/or damages within event space and forward them to the Event Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a high school graduate;
• Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a diverse audience including current university faculty and staff alumni donors students and the community;
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends;
• Must be able to safely and independently move items up to 50 pounds;
• Must have excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
• Possesses a strong customer service time management and organizational skillset with high attention to detail; and
• Understanding of audio/visual equipment used to support events and multimedia applications visual/audio hardware configuration conference A/V setups streaming platforms and knowledge of electronics used to support events and a willingness to learn new skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least sixmonths experience working in an Audio/Visual tech support capacity;
• Familiarity with higher education; and
• Willingness to learn A/V and multimedia applications conference A/V setups and streaming tools and platforms.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply forGMU Worker at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent and Resume for review.

Posting Open Date:April 15 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by: April 29 2025

Open Until Filled:Yes