[Seasonal] Assistant AV & IT Technician

[Seasonal Assistant] AV & IT Support Technician National Western | Denver, COAbout National Western We are National Western-an organization rooted in more than 120 years of history and driven by a mission to strengthen American agriculture through education, youth development, and community connection. We are stewards of the Western way of life, grounded in the values of courage, pride, integrity, grit, and loyalty. Each January, we bring this mission to life through the legendary National Western Stock Show-one of the world's premier Western lifestyle, rodeo and livestock entertainment events-welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests from across the globe. Beyond the Stock Show, we operate The Legacy, a world-class, year-round destination for events, experiences, and cultural connection in the heart of Denver. We are more than an event-we are a brand that lives at the intersection of heritage and culture, shaping how Western lifestyle shows up in the modern world.

Audiovisual and Live Event SupportAssist with the setup, configuration, testing, operation, and teardown of audiovisual equipment and systems. Support live events, meetings, presentations, tradeshows, and productions throughout the National Western facilities. Assist with microphones, speakers, audio consoles, displays, projectors, LED walls, presentation systems, and other AV equipment. Prepare and troubleshoot computers used for presentations, playback, livestreaming, broadcast, and control systems. Assist with livestream and broadcast operations as directed by experienced AV staff. Assist with stage patching, cable runs, signal flow, and basic audio/video system connections. Help identify and troubleshoot basic audio, video, connectivity, and equipment issues during live events. Assist with event setup and strike, equipment transportation, cable management, and maintaining clean and organized work areas. Support the AV Manager, Director of IT and AV, and other members of the technical team as directed. Information Technology SupportAssist with the setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of Windows and Mac computers. Support software installations, updates, peripheral devices, and basic workstation troubleshooting. Assist with basic network connectivity troubleshooting, including IP addressing, Wi-Fi, routers, and managed switches. Assist with basic Microsoft 365 and standard desktop application troubleshooting. Provide basic support for printers, displays, peripherals, and other technology used throughout the facility. Escalate complex IT and AV issues to the appropriate team member. Document issues, troubleshooting steps, and equipment needs as directed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Previous professional AV or IT experience is not required. Relevant education, certifications, personal projects, school productions, volunteer experience, internships, or hands-on experience with computers, AV equipment, live events, music production, streaming technology, networking, or similar technology may be considered valuable experience.

National Western Complex is a multi-purpose indoor and outdoor commercial and agricultural complex where dusty conditions and animals may exist. While performing the duties of this job, work is performed both indoors and outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind, and rain, on varied surfaces. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with large crowds.