Events Technician

Responsibilities:

• Support the Events team with the technical production of virtual and in-person public and private events.
• Manage and maintain all audiovisual equipment in American Progress’ events center, conference rooms, and radio and video studios.
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Maintain appropriate records and inventory of equipment.
• Operate production equipment, including audio consoles, video switchers, pan-tilt-zoom cameras, and wireless microphones.
• Help advise and train internal and external stakeholders on technical capabilities for virtual and in-person events in American Progress’ events space and conference rooms.
• Instruct users in basic operation of equipment.
• Assist in the cohesive coordination of internal efforts among the Information Technology Services team, Video team, and Communications department and provide technical guidance for virtual and in-person event production.
• Troubleshoot and manage technical issues during events and provide feedback for prevention.
• Assist in planning in-person, virtual, and hybrid events as necessary.
• Assist in planning technical uses of all conference rooms and event spaces.
• Keep up to date on industry best practices and suggest improvements as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Three to five years of professional experience, preferably in event technology, technical production, technical theater, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of in-person and virtual event audio, video, and lighting technology.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and problem solve under pressure.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical topics to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Solid understanding of virtual event platforms—such as Zoom, Hopin, and GoTo Webinar—and virtual event production.
• Experience working with nonprofit, political advocacy, or 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations is a plus.

American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70 union and has a minimum salary of $60,000.

We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and the levels of community spread and adjust plans as needed for in-office work. Any changes to our current hybrid work policy will be communicated at the time of hire. Updates will be posted on American Progress’ Jobs page.

This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.

Thank you for your interest in American Progress.

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid-response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is more than a commitment at American Progress—it is the foundation of what we do. American Progress recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and all the other characteristics that make us unique.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaction.org.