SFJAZZ is looking for a talented Event Technician Manager. The Event Technician Supervisor is responsible for supporting crucial administration and direct set-up/strike support for internal and external events. This position provides day-of event operational support, coordination with presenting departments and stakeholders as well as Production Managers. This role provides direct supervision of on-call Event Technicians through scheduling, task communication and direct task supervision.

**Responsibilities: **

• Review facility schedules and plan appropriate coverage to support stage changes, chair and table setups, equipment transfers and backline setup
• Provide set-up and breakdown support for performance and events within the SFJAZZ Center including installation and strike of backline equipment, portable stages, portable sound systems, banners and signage
• Attend regular meetings with Production, Rentals, Education, Artistic and Box Office departments to determine needs
• Create and maintain schedules and setup documentation using SFJAZZ systems (Artifax, Lasso, Office 365)  
• Communicate event needs and schedules with on-call employees  
• Liaise directly with internal presenting departments and external stakeholders on event days
• Enforce venue safety and event policies
• Train on-call Event Technicians in SFJAZZ equipment, setup, standards and protocols
Oversee annual maintenance on house systems such as NIVOflex
risers and AcoustaCorp banners  • Drive SFJAZZ vehicles (box trucks, vans, SUV’s, etc) to move equipment for storage and offsite event support
• **Assist the Facilities Department in the management of offsite storage and the coordination of materials and equipment shipped to and from the venue. **
• Facilitate credit card statement processing and coding for event technician related-items and credit cards 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years' experience with event management and production
• Knowledge of backline, staging, seating systems and basic PA systems
• Understanding of production and FOH show positions and their responsibilities
Familiarity
with ADA requirements, life safety and crowd management  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in Office 365
• Ability to direct and manage several projects of equal priority simultaneously and sustain productivity under pressure
• Collaborative working style with the ability to foster positive working relationships with diverse groups
• CA driver’s license  
• Prior experience operating large SUV or van
• Consent to Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) produced by the DMV