Resource Employee - Technical Operations, LA Memorial Coliseum

USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day.  Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.

Job Accountabilities (in addition to the statements on the Cross-Campus Job Description):

• Responsible for setup/tear down of event related IT/AV functions including delivering equipment, supplies, and other materials related to events. Setup of temporary and event related TV’s and TV services, set up of temporary audio systems.
• Facilitates warehouse equipment movement and event setup/teardown.
• Help with the assembly of event staging, event space layouts, and other event materials.
• Serves as facility IT/AV contact to adjust event setups, monitor and deliver on-demand event changes and ensure facility is properly set for events. Serves as site contact for variety of small events ranging from onsite meetings to various youth sporting events.
• Facilitates small facility improvement projects related to IT/AV functionality including minor cable pulling, labeling, phone line delivery, and audio repairs and maintenance.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting patrons in any way possible and ensuring they have a great experience at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma and 1 year of industry relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, IT focus, Audio/Video production, or other related fields and a year of industry relevant experience.
• Understanding and working knowledge of large venue, facility, or public assembly building IT/AV related operations and maintenance.
• Experience in the setup, execution, and teardown of events is preferred.

• Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
• Some experience in the operation of light duty machinery (forklift, scissor lift, pallet jacks) is preferred.
• Strong, professional communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and in a team, prioritize and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Information

• This job will require a flexible schedule. May have to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
• Understand both verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to work under limited supervision

The hourly rate range for this position is $20.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

This position serves as event staff representative for pre/during/and post events as necessary in terms of Audio/Video and other event needs. Organizes and orchestrates flow of IT/AV equipment inventory. Serves as an IT/AV Event staff who will move, pickup, deliver, and/or install IT/AV related equipment and other materials as assigned/dictated by the event. Mounting televisions, setting up temporary or portable speaker systems, installing temporary event phones/phone lines, mounting temporary or permanent access points are all general scopes of work for events. In addition, opportunities for larger scale projects include running new fiber and CAT5 cable for various IT needs.
Assists with the execution of large scale and smaller facility events including athletic competitions, concerts, and community events. Assists with demonstrating first class customer service.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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