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Audio Visual Technician

YMCA of the Rockies
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Help with the audio visual equipment & set-up of auditoriums and meeting spaces at a mountain family resort & conference center in Colorado!

Start Date: April or May 2024
End Date: Work agreements available up to 8 months.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Audio Visual Manager and Audio Visual Assistant Manager, the Audio Visual Technician is responsible for ensuring the delivery and operation of audio visual equipment in all auditoriums and meeting spaces. This individual is required to possess superior troubleshooting, project management, and interpersonal skills.

About Us: YMCA of the Rockies is a camp, conference, family reunion, and wedding center located on over 810 acres in the beautiful mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado. Serving more than 250,000 guests each year, YMCA of the Rockies provides an incredible experience and atmosphere for people from all around the world.

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee audio visual equipment: keeping inventory, operating, repairing, troubleshooting, programming, and testing
  • Work with guests to meet a variety of needs and solve problems efficiently
  • Deliver, set up, and take down audio and video equipment for concerts, conferences, family programing events, and staff events in meeting spaces and auditoriums, and provide technical support as required
  • Serve as Front of House Engineer and event technician, including all components of live sound reinforcement: EQ, effects, house mix, monitor mix, sound check, and live performance
  • Operate and set programmable lighting systems; position auditorium theatrical lights as required by guests
  • Climb ladders, use man lifts, use basic hand tools, and use basic power tools in repair and maintenance of AV equipment
  • Manage or assist with special AV projects
  • Carry 60lbs up to 100 yards, and lift 50-60lbs above head
  • Work with the Conference Setup and Services department when not occupied by obligations to groups and when not working on other various AV projects
  • Keep the YMCA of the Rockies AV facilities in a clean and operating order
  • Uphold the Mission & Core Values of the YMCA of the Rockies
  • Meet certain standards of performance and conduct as pertaining to the essential functions
  • All other duties assigned

Requirements/ Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of audio, video, and lighting technology
  • Possess excellent guest service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems under pressure and in stressful situations
  • Ability to prioritize work assignments and self-supervise on projects and daily work assignments
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills necessary to meet the individual AV needs of groups and conferences.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new skills pertaining to the job
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts sometimes early mornings or late nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and comply with YMCA driving record rules
  • Musical aptitude preferred

Work Environment / Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Be able to bend, stoop, kneel, walk, climb ladders, and carry heavy equipment
  • The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations including a wide range of weather conditions
  • The employee must be able to regularly lift up to 60 pounds and move up to 200 pounds
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

Compensation Package & Employee Perks:
This is a seasonal position paying $14.42/hour with great employee perks including the opportunity to opt-in our Rocky Mountain Living Package which includes:

  • Housing in our staff dormitory with Wi-Fi and pay laundry facilities.
  • All meals provided (3 meals per day, 7 days per week)
  • Rocky Mountain National Park as your backyard
  • Transportation through Estes Park Free Summer Shuttle Buses between May - October
  • Access to the YMCA of the Rockies facilities, which include: an indoor pool, basketball gymnasium, fitness classes, hiking/biking/skiing trails, climbing wall, library, and craft shop
  • Free gear rentals for sports and outdoor activities
  • Daily wildlife viewing
  • Opportunity for growth into year-round employment