Audio Visual Technician Event Staff - Daytona Intl Speedway at NASCAR in Daytona Beach, Florida

Job Description:

DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY



Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal's prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of "The Great American Race" - the DAYTONA 500. Though the prestigious season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention - as well as the largest audience in motorsports - the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe, thus earning it the title of "World Center of Racing." Among the nine major weekends of racing activity are the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, the DAYTONA Supercross, the DAYTONA 200 motorcycle classic and the Coke Zero Sugar 400. Rarely a week goes by that the Speedway grounds are not used for events that include track tours, concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.


Daytona International Speedway is seeking event employees with audio visual technical expertise that will interact with our guests and participants during racing events and onsite special events.


This is a part-time position that will have an irregular schedule based around our event schedule.



JOB SUMMARY

• Assist Audio Visual Coordinator in setting up, operating, and maintaining audio visual aspects of Daytona Intl. Speedway related events. This includes large spectator events and track and client meeting room rentals. (not TV production)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with the PA Department, Venue Tech, and Special Event teams to provide AV support at events.


• Communicate and assist client's to accomplish their audio visual needs.


• Support audio/video in hospitality areas to include the Fan Zone, D500 Club, Garage areas, Rolex Lounge, and Harley J's as well as with special events held in the DIS Venue and Hall of Fame.


• Assist the Event Operations team as needed to support events.


• Track and assess assigned AV equipment and report any issues to PA and/or Venue Technology Departments.


• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.


• Operation of the custom interfaces and touch panels in order to successfully control networked AV in DIS Venue.


• Comfortable being assigned to an area that is outdoors and open to changing weather conditions.

OTHER DUTIES

• Be a team player, helping others whenever assistance is needed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZED

• Basic office systems including but not limited to computer system & programs, cellular phone.


• All types of microphones (wired, and wireless)


• Live sound public address systems (mixing consoles and speakers)


• Laptop to LCD projector interfacing (Standard VGA or HDMI and various adaptors)


• Standard DVD video playback (presentations, corporate pieces)

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience working fan-based events


• Experience working with and near celebrities


• Available to work extended hours at consecutive days


• Experience with MS Office, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, AutoCAD, Photoshop and Adobe.


• Capable of lifting 50 - 75 pounds


• Comfortable working on a ladder. currently certified or have operated a forklift or scissor lift

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS



Hours will vary but will include all hours the office is open, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary to attend events and to fulfill job responsibilities. This is a part time position with an irregular schedule.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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  Professional: Minimum of two years related experience. Projects a professional company image through verbal and written communication. Presents self in a professional manner and have ability to interact with all levels of organization internal and external.


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  Interpersonal Skills: Listens to others, ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively, responds to manager's instructions and accepts feedback.


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  Personal: Project a positive image to internal (employees) and external (fans, vendor, other sports professional, community members) customers, communicate effectively and professionally at all times, comfort and experience with public speaking, exercise excellent managerial judgment, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, problem solve and be a team worker. Dependable transportation to and from work is required.

This job description reflects the general details of the specific job identified and is not necessarily a complete listing of all the work requirements that may be involved in the job.


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Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.


We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won't take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!


NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.


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