Audio/Visual Coordinator

Chemonics International is currently seeking an Audio/Visual Coordinator to support our GTID team at our headquarters in Washington D.C. The AV coordinator will provide Audio/Video (A/V) support, which includes assisting and training end-users on the proper use of A/V equipment. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supports in-person events as well as online and hybrid events using Microsoft Teams meetings, Microsoft Live Events, Zoom meetings, and other video conferencing platforms
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world
• Provides Audio/Video (A/V) support for conference rooms which includes assisting and training end-users on the proper use of A/V equipment and corporate hardware and software
• Supports and trains staff on how to schedule meetings through Outlook, third party tools, and  room booking panels
• Set-up, maintenance, and monitoring of conference room A/V equipment such as microphones, speakers, video walls, projectors, digital video cameras, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards for events and functions such as presentations and conferences
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves issues with A/V, technology components, and video conferencing platforms
• Liaise with 3rd party A/V support as appropriate
• Proactively maintains A/V equipment as necessary
• Takes direct, appropriate and timely action to meet staff needs and resolve A/V issues
• Tracks all service requests to ensure appropriate service and follow up
• Maintains and expands technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, establishing personal networks and participating in professional associations
• Promotes a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, respect for differences, and accepting and giving constructive feedback
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

• Minimum one year technical A/V experience required
• Previous experience supporting Crestron products recommended
• Technical proficiency in different IT platforms and tools including Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, networking, and PC hardware
• Experience supporting Microsoft Teams meetings and live events, Zoom.meetings, as well as other video conferencing platforms
• Comfortable adopting new technologies
• Ability to quickly resolve and trouble-shoot technical problems which may arise during an event
• Flexibility to accommodate last minute changes to event or meeting requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and work
• Demonstrated ability to provide input to or write reports or documentation; ability to communicate orally in a clear, concise and persuasive manner
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills with an attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and self-drive
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload and complete work
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Physical Requirements:

• Regular attendance and availability during normal business hours are required.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, and sit for long periods of time; regular use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and file; regularly required to talk and hear; and regularly required to use computer to look up, create, and modify documents.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)