Audio Visual Technician - Part-Time

Audio Visual Technician – (Part-Time)
Organization: Saint Louis Zoo located in St. Louis, MO
Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Duties & Responsibilities: Provide exceptional audio-visual support and customer service for guests, zoo staff, special events and zoo-wide operations.  Manage AV event support, including but not limited to the set-up and operation of audio-visual equipment such as projectors, monitors, computers, video cameras, lighting, and supported sound systems in various settings. Perform installation and maintenance of AV equipment and systems. Attend to AV requests and troubleshooting as needed.  Possess the ability and desire to give above-and-beyond level customer service to external and internal guests in a wide range of circumstances and situations. This position will serve both the Saint Louis Zoo Forest Park campus and Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park.

Qualifications: High school diploma with strong knowledge of audio visual, sound, lighting, and video equipment is required. Candidates must be proficient in use of computer hardware and software applications. Must work well in a group environment, be able to work independently, be self-motivated and detail-oriented. Prospective candidates must have the ability to adapt to change, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, have professional and effective customer service skills, and possess a desire to learn. Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical and machine work preferred. Experience with hand and power tools is a plus. 

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Must be willing to work in a variety of physical conditions indoors and outdoors, including high places and tight-spaces, as well as extreme weather conditions.  Ability to climb, including use of ladders, and work under low spaces, sometimes on hands and knees, is required. 

Work Schedule: Must have a flexible work schedule, be dependable and be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed. 

All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check.