STUDENT: Audio Visual Production Assistant

Title:

STUDENT:
Audio Visual Production Assistant

VP Area: VP - CFO
Department: Information Technology
Position Compensation: $13.00 per hour
Location: University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota

Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Gain experience managing a wide range of classroom technologies and event setups, specializing in audio, visual, and production systems. This position provides a great opportunity for students interested in building practical AV and production skills in a professional setting.

• Assist with the setup, operation, and teardown of audio-visual equipment for classrooms, events, and meetings (e.g., projectors, microphones, speakers, cameras)
• Support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AV systems
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper storage and usage
• Provide on-site troubleshooting for AV issues during internal or external events on campus
• Respond to service requests and escape complex issues to supervisor
• Provide a high level of customer service to staff, faculty, students, and outside customers
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

• Basic knowledge of audio-visual equipment (projectors, sounds systems, video conferencing tools)
• Able to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

• Prior technical experience (e.g., AV system builds, live production mixing)

• minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality:
  Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication:
  Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality & Initiative:
  Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Background Check:
  Must pass initial background check as a condition of employment.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.