IT/AV Specialist

DELAMAR-Luxury Boutique Hotel in West Hartford, CT is seeking an IT/AV Technician to assist with set-up & breakdown of equipment for banquet events.

Job Summary:

The Information Technology / Audio Visual Specialist will plan, establish, and manage information technology (IT) projects and will serve as a liaison between the business and technical aspects of assigned projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.

· Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, funding, and staffing.

· Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed.

· Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.

· Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports.

· Schedules uses for audiovisual (AV) equipment.

· Sets up and calibrates equipment for use.

· Identifies causes for AV problems and resolves the issues.

· Operates equipment as needed for various meetings and events.

· Provides instructions for the operation of equipment to non-AV employees.

· Designs, plans, and oversees regular and special AV portions of events.

· Develops, tests, and produces presentations and other multi-format resources.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Organized with attention to detail.

· Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning.

· Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.

· Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Information Science or Communications-related field required

· At least three years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person