AV Technician | Part-Time | Chaifetz Arena

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

Part-Time AV Technician assist the Chaifetz Arena in-house production crew with a wide variety of arena events including NCAA Division I basketball games concerts touring shows private events and other special productions. AV Technicians support the setup operation and breakdown of audio and video equipment to ensure seamless and high-quality event execution. Responsibilities include preparing equipment operating A/V systems during events troubleshooting technical issues and assisting staff with all audio and video needs. Technicians must maintain a strong focus on presentation and guest experience while working efficiently in a fast-paced live event environment.

Additional duties include routine equipment upkeep inventory tracking and the safe handling and storage of all technology. Flexibility is essential as shifts may include evenings weekends and holidays based on event schedules.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $30.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 13 2026.

Chaifetz Arena is a 10600-seat venue sitting on the campus of Saint Louis University and is privately managed by Oak View Group. Since opening in 2008 Chaifetz Arena has served as the home venue for the Saint Louis Billikens mens and womens basketball teams as well as hosted a diverse range of concerts family shows national sporting events and much more. Audiences have enjoyed performances from Bruce Springsteen Elton John Sabrina Carpenter Tim McGraw Kelly Clarkson Cirque du Soleil Martin Lawrence Brad Paisley Disney On Ice and many more critically acclaimed entertainment acts.

• Assist with event day setup and teardown of AV equipment including cameras tripods microphones etc.
• Serve as an operator for various positions on the in-house production crew (Ross XPression NewTek 3Play Daktronics Show Control Technical Director Camera Operator Camera Shading Utility)
• Set up operate and break down audio and video equipment before during and after events.
• Operate cameras playback systems microphones switchers and other A/V gear as assigned.
• Support the execution of in-game and live-event productions by following cues and direction from production staff.
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively during live events.
• Maintain a professional focus on presentation quality and guest experience.
• Perform routine upkeep cleaning and basic maintenance of A/V equipment.
• Track store and organize production equipment and inventory.
• Assist with cable management equipment transport and safe handling of all technology.
• Collaborate with other technicians production staff and event personnel to ensure smooth event operations.
• Follow all venue safety procedures and support the safe setup and use of equipment.

• Prior AV experience working in a live production setting is essential
• Ability to work nights weekends and holidays based on the event schedule
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to lift heavy objectsand work on your feet for extended periods.
• Basic knowledge of audio and video systems including cameras microphones switchers and playback devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot common technical issues under time-sensitive conditions.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on presentation quality and guest experience.
• Ability to follow cues directions and production schedules accurately.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced high-pressure live-event environments.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliability punctuality and a professional demeanor.
• Familiarity with signal flow basic wiring and cable management (preferred).

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.