What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Technical Support position at Kehoe Designs Inc?
Event Technical Support
Position Overview | The Big Picture
Have experience with AVL (Audio, Video, and Lighting) and enjoy being part of the team that makes live events happen?
The Event Technical is a hands-on role supporting BlackOak’s live events from staffing and scheduling through Support on-site setup, show execution, and strike.
This is a hands-on role for someone with live event, staffing, and AVL experience who enjoys coordinating crews, managing staffing needs and schedules, working on-site, supporting event setups, and jumping in to help the team.
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday. This position requires a combination of office-based work and on-site event support, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on event needs.
Mission, Values & Commitments
Each employee works together to strive to create the best design company by improving communication, showing genuine care for each other and the company, focusing on delivering quality, and demonstrating professionalism through personal excellence, with a shared passion, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional value to our clients.
Essential Duties | What You’ll Do – The Fun Stuff
- Provide technical support related to AVL (Audio, Video, and Lighting) and other event production needs.
- Support live events from planning through setup, show runs, and strikes.
- Work on-site to assist with event setup, equipment, logistics, and crew needs.
- Support AVL equipment, inventory, subrentals, and production logistics.
- Help troubleshoot last-minute AVL and production issues and find quick, practical solutions.
- Assist Project and Shop teams with event preparation, pull sheets, show materials, and equipment.
- Track staffing and event hours in company systems.
- Coordinate with internal teams to confirm event details, timing, logistics, and AVL requirements.
- Coordinate event staffing, schedules, freelancers, and crew communication.
- Assist with recruiting, screening, and onboarding freelance and event staff.
- Jump in and support other production needs as required.
Qualifications | What You Need to Bring
- 1–3 years of live event production in AVL (Audio, Video, and Lighting) experience.
- At least 1 year of staffing experience is preferred.
- Hands-on, on-site live event experience is required.
- Experience supporting AVL equipment, event setups, strikes, staging, or production support.
- Experience coordinating or staffing event crews is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Working knowledge of Audio, Video, and Lighting (AVL) and live event production.
- Comfortable using tools and production equipment.
- Microsoft Office and scheduling software experience is a plus.
- Must be available for evenings and weekends as needed.
- Standard schedule is Tuesday–Saturday and varies based on event needs.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements | What It’s Like in the Office and Shop
This is an active, hands-on position working in the shop, office, and live event venues.
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, climb ladders, and work with tools and equipment.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.; heavier items may occasionally be moved with assistance.
- Comfortable working in heat, cold, humidity, and moderate to loud noise.
- Ability to work safely around AVL (Audio, Video, and Lighting) equipment and active event environments.
Ready to Be Part of the Action?
If you have Audio, Video, and Lighting (AVL) experience, strong coordination skills, enjoy working on-site, and love being part of the team that makes live events happen, we want to hear from you!
Pay & Benefits | What You’ll Receive
- Hourly wage: $20-$24/HR in office and $25-$28/HR onsite based on experience.
- Overtime pay will be provided for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek at 1.5x the regular rate of pay, in compliance with Illinois labor laws.
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available full-time.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): In compliance with Illinois State Law.
- Training & Development: Opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
Other Benefits
- Flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend availability.
- Safe and supportive work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Kehoe Designs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $20 - $28