AV Event Tech Supervisor

Description

 For nearly 80 years, Sandy Cove Ministries has been a place where millions of people have connected with God and each other.  

We offer year-round signature programs designed to uplift and strengthen individuals and families, including summer vacation packages and a day camp for kids. We also contract with ministries and organizations, helping them create their own impactful retreats and events on our property. 

All of this happens at our breathtaking location on the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland. With 150 guest rooms in our lodge and 220 beautiful acres, we offer guests authentic hospitality and the rest and renewal they crave. 

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Sandy Cove Ministries is seeking an AV Event Tech Supervisor to join our team.

Position Summary: Supervise and work with a team of Event Technicians as they plan, prepare, and execute all conference set up service. Along with supervisory duties, this position requires someone to have an in-depth working knowledge of audio and visual operations to provide quick solutions and training. 

General Purpose: To provide training, leadership and daily supervision to the team of Event Technicians dedicated to A/V and event set up, to meet the needs of Sandy Cove Program and Group events so that guests can connect with God and each other. 

Role Qualifications: 

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ 
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• 3 years of Audio/Visual experience 
• Positive work attitude
• Physically capable of carrying out assignments

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate closely with the Hospitality Manager to define goals, objectives, and standards for all conference activities, and effectively communicate these expectations to Event Technicians
• Inspect conference rooms to ensure A/V equipment is properly set up and meets event standards
• Coordinate with groups before events to ensure seamless setup, transitions, and connection of all necessary equipment
• Ensure guest satisfaction by providing a welcoming experience and maintaining clear, consistent communication throughout event planning and execution
• Operate audio and visual systems on site for events
• Confident in leading all A/V needs for groups ranging from 30 to 1000 guests 
• Inspect conference rooms and support areas to ensure overall cleanliness and proper set up for events
• Oversee and actively assist with the setup, breakdown, and retrieval of A/V systems and other event equipment as needed
• Monitor and immediately report any damages made to Sandy Cove property to Hospitality Manager by submitting work orders  
• Provide training to Event Technicians and any other eligible Sandy Cove staff members utilizing relevant industry terminology
• Train Event Tech staff to access and comprehend Maestro delivery reports
• Perform any other reasonable task as assigned

This position also contributes creatively by capturing video content that tells the story of what God is doing at Sandy Cove. This includes recording and editing short testimonial videos, highlights from events, and occasional social media content that helps promote ministry impact.

• Capture and edit short-form videos (testimonies, event highlights, etc.)
• Support promotional storytelling through occasional photo/video contributions
• Experience with video capture and editing software 
• Creative eye for storytelling through media
• Spearhead special projects as they arise

Essential skills and experience: 

• Audio, Projection, and Lighting Operation
• Trained in live sound mixing
• Leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Critical thinking/problem solving skills 
• Highly organized
• Intermediate/Advanced computer skills
• Flexible to different and unforeseen changes
• Ability to demonstrate a calm demeanor during high stress events

Reporting to this position: Event Technicians

Physical demands of work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

•  Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to almost constantly move by either standing, walking, using hands, bending, lifting tables & chairs, climbing stairs, balancing stooping, and kneeling. Seeing, talking, hearing, and sitting are also required. There is a lot of repetitive motion. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.  

•  Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to loud. 

 Compensation: Minimum: $20.50 | Maximum: $27.74  

Employee Benefits: Health Insurance (Individual/Family), Dental Insurance, Life, LTD, Paid vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with employer match, meal privileges, tuition reimbursement, discounts on Sandy Cove Programs, discount in the Nook. 

Learn more about Sandy Cove by visiting www.sandycove.org. 

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