Event Technology Intern (Fall Semester) Orlando, FL

Position Overview

The Event Technology Intern will assist in the set-up and operation of large- and small-scale audiovisual system for live events while ensuring the utmost client satisfaction. This role will learn work in the field providing technical and sales support or as a corporate professional at one of the offices. This position will report into field or corporate management.

Key Job Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup operation and breakdown of basic audiovisual equipment as listed in the technical qualifications section.

Customer Service

Strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.

Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.

Meets with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met and the equipment setup is working properly.

Monitors events and checks in on customers throughout the events duration.

Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.

Technical Ability

Understands the technical aspects of the job and demonstrates basic operational ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues.

Handles equipment challenges and changes in a timely and professional manner.

Systems Knowledge

Understands company processes follows procedures and completes systems entry and paperwork accurately.

Uses the equipment sheets to determine the equipment scheduled for set up and for strike.

Interacts with other staff and outside vendors for equipment.

Increases revenue by utilizing floor up-selling techniques.

Works with clients to finalize invoices.

Completes order entries in Navigator as needed.

Job Qualifications

Currently pursuing a BA/BS Degree; preference in Hospitality Business Media Production Radio/TV/Film or related field

0-6 months of field audio-visual or customer service experience

Technical aptitude demonstrated through interest and exposure to new technology

Ability to work at a hotel location within the major metro market you are applying for (our hotels can cover the city to the suburbs)

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

Hospitality

Ownership

Do The Right Thing

Instills Trust

Safety Conscious

Drive Results

Action Oriented

See The Big Picture

Tech Savvy

Value People

Communicates Effectively

For more information on our Competency Group refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link ( Requirements

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands outlined below to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency options are: Continuously Frequently Occasionally and Never.

Physical Activities

Sitting: 2-3 Hours

Standing: 4-5 Hours

Walking: 4-5 Hours

Stooping: 2-3 Hours

Crawling: 2-3 Hours

Kneeling: 2-3 Hours

Bending: 2-3 Hours

Reaching (above your head): 2-3 Hours

Climbing: 0-1 Hours

Grasping: 4-5 Hours

Lifting Requirements

0 - 15 lbs*: Continuously

16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently

51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally

Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Carrying Requirements

0 - 15 lbs*: Continuously

16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently

51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally

Over 100 lbs: Never

Auditory/Visual Requirements

Close Vision: Continuously

Distance Vision: Continuously

Color Vision: Frequently

Peripheral Vision: Occasionally

Depth Perception: Frequently

Hearing: Continuously

Pushing/Pulling Requirements

0 - 15 lbs*: Continuously

16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently

51 - 100 lbs*: Frequently

Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Note: The physical requirements marked with an asterisk () indicate activities performed without assistance.*

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days evenings weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

Required Experience:

Intern