Technical Director of Event & Conference Services

Job no: 494740
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Various categories

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Job Title: Technical Director of Event & Conference Services

Reporting Relationship: Executive Director Event & Conference Services

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Event, Classroom/Conference Services-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Barnes Student Center, Marion, IN

Summary of Position:    The Technical Director is primarily responsible for supervision and implementation of all production elements (lighting, sound, & media) of the Chapel Auditorium and worship events.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Produce and manage all technical aspects (Sound, Light, & Media) that occur in the Chapel Auditorium including, but not limited to: Chapel services, worship events, external contracts, and all campus events 
  • Facilitate all technical aspects of worship events that occur anywhere on campus including the Student Center and outdoor locations
  • Recruit, train, and supervise IWU students in technical skills necessary to facilitate events, including ensuring that safety protocols are established and followed 
  • Managerial functions:
    • monitor the inventory, condition of the equipment assigned with oversight
    • arrange for the repair and replacement within the budgetary restraints
    • perform preventive maintenance on equipment
    • work with the Office Manager and Executive Director of Event & Conference Services in preparing and implementing the Chapel Auditorium/Worship budget

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

  • Bachelors Degree Required
  • Certification on sound, lighting, video equipment and rigging preferred, but not required

Experience

  • Prior experience working with sound, lighting, & Media Equipment in a live environment is needed to be successful in the position

Required Skills

  • Advanced computer skills and knowledge
  • Excellent customer service and problem solving skills
  • Talented planner, organizer, and communicator
  • Attentive to details
  • Ability to work without close supervision

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

 

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