Audio Visual Technician

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.

The Audio Visual Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting audio-visual equipment to support conventions, trade shows, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other special events at the convention center. This position ensures that audio, video, lighting, and presentation systems function properly and meet client requirements. The AV Tech works closely with event organizers, clients, vendors, and venue operations teams to deliver reliable, high-quality technical support throughout each event.

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.50 - $22.50.

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

This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.

Caney Pines Convention Center is East Montgomery County’s premier destination for conventions, meetings, trade shows, banquets, and community events. Owned by the East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) and managed by Oak View Group (OVG), the approximately 210,000-square-foot facility features a 55,000-square-foot ballroom/exhibition hall, flexible meeting space, and expansive pre-function areas designed to accommodate events of all sizes. Strategically located in Valley Ranch Town Center, Caney Pines Convention Center is positioned to serve as a leading gathering place for business, tourism, and community engagement.

• Set up, operate, and dismantle audio-visual equipment, including microphones, speakers, projectors, displays, screens, lighting, video systems, and presentation equipment. 
• Install and connect audio, video, and related equipment according to event specifications, floor plans, and technical requirements. 
• Test equipment before events to ensure proper functionality and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise. 
• Provide technical support during live events, including presentations, conferences, meetings, and other productions. 
• Assist clients and presenters with microphones, presentation software, video playback, and other AV-related needs. 
• Monitor sound levels, video quality, lighting, and equipment performance throughout events. 
• Maintain, organize, and inventory AV equipment, cables, accessories, and supplies. 
• Identify equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs or replacements with the appropriate personnel. 
• Follow established safety procedures when installing, operating, and removing equipment, including working with ladders and overhead equipment when authorized. 
• Collaborate with event managers, production teams, and other departments to ensure technical requirements are met on schedule. 
• Maintain accurate equipment setup information and communicate technical issues or special requirements to supervisors. 
• Provide professional, responsive customer service to clients, presenters, exhibitors, and event attendees. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Previous experience in audio-visual services, live events, hospitality, production, or a related technical field preferred. 
• Basic knowledge of audio-visual equipment, including microphones, speakers, projectors, displays, and signal connections. 
• Familiarity with audio mixers, video systems, lighting equipment, and presentation software preferred. 
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and identify appropriate solutions. 
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced event environment. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions and event specifications. 
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts based on event requirements. 
• Relevant AV certifications or technical training 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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.