What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Production Manager position at Indian River State College?
Job Description
Join the IRSC Team – Exceptional Benefits Await You!
At Indian River State College (IRSC), you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote your well-being, secure your future, and enhance your work-life balance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage
We prioritize your health with Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance and Supplemental plans to help you stay physically and mentally well with access to essential wellness resources.
We offer PPO and HMO plans with an affordable cost. (PPO/HMO option with $50 per month for individual coverage and $180 per month for family coverage)
Retirement Plans for a Secure Future
Plan for a bright future with our robust retirement options, rarely matched in the private sector. Secure your financial future with state retirement options through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and additional investment opportunities like tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample vacation, personal, and sick leave. Recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated.
Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on various services, including tickets to popular attractions in the area.
Professional Growth Opportunities
Build your career with purpose by engaging in meaningful projects and professional development opportunities. IRSC provides the tools and support needed to help you reach your full potential.
Join IRSC as an Event Production Manager! In this hands-on role, you’ll create high-quality event experiences by managing audio, video, and lighting setups, coordinating logistics, and ensuring seamless execution. With 10 years of AV and event experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with vendors, guests, and college leadership to bring events to life. This role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and travel.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for ensuring “The River” brand experience is strategically executed at all events. Supports the mission by designing and delivering high quality event experiences and environments. Works directly with guests to create branded event designs using Audio, Video, and Lighting Equipment, while assisting with other event setup needs. Develops and enhances relationships with stakeholder groups, manages current and future vendor partnerships in collaboration with the Director of Event Strategy and Management and provides supports to branch campuses, charter schools, and other partnership entities.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting more than 50 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. This job requires a good deal of walking or standing, or some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Some travel may be necessary for off-site events
position may require occasional evening and weekend work
Must be flexible to work nights and weekends to coordinate events held on college properties or outside communities.
Classification
Staff
Supervisory
No
FLSA Exempt
No
Employment Type
Regular
Compensation and Application Deadline
Pay range starts at: $20.07/hour | All salary calculation's start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidates education and experience | Open until filled.
Join the IRSC Team – Exceptional Benefits Await You!
At Indian River State College (IRSC), you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote your well-being, secure your future, and enhance your work-life balance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage
We prioritize your health with Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance and Supplemental plans to help you stay physically and mentally well with access to essential wellness resources.
We offer PPO and HMO plans with an affordable cost. (PPO/HMO option with $50 per month for individual coverage and $180 per month for family coverage)
Retirement Plans for a Secure Future
Plan for a bright future with our robust retirement options, rarely matched in the private sector. Secure your financial future with state retirement options through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and additional investment opportunities like tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample vacation, personal, and sick leave. Recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated.
Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on various services, including tickets to popular attractions in the area.
Professional Growth Opportunities
Build your career with purpose by engaging in meaningful projects and professional development opportunities. IRSC provides the tools and support needed to help you reach your full potential.
Join IRSC as an Event Production Manager! In this hands-on role, you’ll create high-quality event experiences by managing audio, video, and lighting setups, coordinating logistics, and ensuring seamless execution. With 10 years of AV and event experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with vendors, guests, and college leadership to bring events to life. This role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and travel.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for ensuring “The River” brand experience is strategically executed at all events. Supports the mission by designing and delivering high quality event experiences and environments. Works directly with guests to create branded event designs using Audio, Video, and Lighting Equipment, while assisting with other event setup needs. Develops and enhances relationships with stakeholder groups, manages current and future vendor partnerships in collaboration with the Director of Event Strategy and Management and provides supports to branch campuses, charter schools, and other partnership entities.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Executes assigned work orders, provides notes, and records labor hours.
- Plans, sets up, runs, and breaks down audio, video, and lighting equipment.
- Serves as the primary point of contact during events to assist guests, vendor partners, and college leadership.
- Assists with custodial, tech, grounds, security tasks as needed.
- Collaborates with other college departments to evaluate event requests and plan appropriate events strategies.
- Completes preventive maintenance, inventory, organization, and varying tasks.
- Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Some college coursework; a vocational or associate’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Business Management, or a related field is preferred;
- Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in Audio, Video, Lighting and events setup & logistics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role. Experience in a higher education or non-profit setting is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time-management, organizational skills and work ethic.
- Proven knowledge of event equipment setup, breakdown, and transport.
- Expertise in small and large public address systems
- Ability to interact professionally and confidentially with the public, support staff, faculty, and College administrators.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks with quick turnaround times and adaptability to last-minute challenges.
- Ability to climb and work from ladder and scissor lift.
- Knowledge of proper handling and maintenance of electronic equipment.
- Proficiency in soldering, crimping and terminating of wires for various AV equipment.
- Ability to operate AV testing equipment and power tools; accurately use a tape measure and interpret dimensions.
- Comfortable working at heights using ladders, lifts and other heavy machinery;
- Willing and able to drive a van or box truck as needed.
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting more than 50 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. This job requires a good deal of walking or standing, or some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Some travel may be necessary for off-site events
position may require occasional evening and weekend work
Must be flexible to work nights and weekends to coordinate events held on college properties or outside communities.
Classification
Staff
Supervisory
No
FLSA Exempt
No
Employment Type
Regular
Compensation and Application Deadline
Pay range starts at: $20.07/hour | All salary calculation's start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidates education and experience | Open until filled.
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