Department: Prince William Campus Admin

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1. Provide technical support for events when needed;
2. Provide operational support for event spaces;
3. Ensure proper configuration, set-up, operation, monitoring and breakdown of event services equipment and other university equipment including in house A/V systems;
4. Other duties include working directly with the Event Coordinator in planning and executing events. Additionally, working with Operations Manager, Catering, Facilities, vendors, and other George Mason University partners;
5. Serve as an on-site contact for assigned events;
6. Assist Event Lead Technicians with larger events;
7. Be a trainable individual willing to learn all aspects of having a successful event; and
8. On occasion this position may need to work with other campuses that may be short staffed.

• This position is eligible to any George Mason University student or other individual that is interested in a wage position working in an event environment;
• Some (generally up to one (1) year) experience working in any aspect of events and a willingness to learn;
• This position requires a basic understanding of audio-visual components and a willingness to learn on the job;
• Willingness to learn the technical production aspect of events;
• Basic knowledge and experience in technical production and event support; understanding of event management common practices, demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and provide excellent customer service;
• Must show levels of social intelligence required for a successful Event Support Technician;
• Must be organized and pay close attention to event details provided by Event Support and Audio-Visual Supervisor;
• Must be a responsible individual willing to ask for help when they do not understand a task that has been assigned;
• Must communicate clearly and establish a positive working relationship with coworkers;
• Must have a basic understanding of operating a laptop computer including both Mac and PC;
• Must be willing to learn Event Software packages including 25Live, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Office Products, HomeBase, Zoom, YouTube Live, Facebook Live as well as others;
• Must exhibit the potential and ability to learn how to resolve issues by being proactive and resourceful while under pressure in an event environment; and
• Must have a reliable means of transportation and be willing to work at both the Sci Tech Campus and Potomac Science Center as well as potentially at other George Mason University area campuses.

• Any previous basic audio-visual experience;
• Any previous events experience;
• Any education related to AV, IT, and events;
• Interest in learning about events and audio-visual productions;
• GMU Qualified Driver; and
• CPR Training Certification.

Salary: $11.00-$14.00 per hour; commensurate with experience.

Location: Prince William, VA

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About George Mason University

George Mason University is a public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Mason was initially founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1949, and became an independent institution in 1972. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. George Mason University has 37,000 students from all 50 states and 130 countries and a residential population of more than 6,000 students. Mason is a vibrant and dynamic community of scholars. 80% of our students are employed within six months of graduation. Nearly two-thirds of the 140,000 Mason alumni live and work in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Mason is a young university that, in just a short time, has made impressive strides in size, stature and influence. Today, as Virginia’s largest public research university, we are setting the benchmark for a bold, progressive education that serves the needs of our students and communities. To that end, we have 10 schools and colleges devoted to a variety of study. Mission. We prepa...re Mason students for the demands of work, social responsibility, and life in an ever-changing global society. University Life's mission statement is core to our work. We support every student at Mason, from orientation through graduation. George Mason: Patriotism Personified. George Mason, for whom our university is named, was one of the greatest of the founding fathers of the United States. Mason drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which became a model for the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights. We Are in Virginia. But We Serve the World. Mason is committed to creating a more just, free and prosperous world. Located in one of the most important political, economic and intellectual hubs in the world, we accept our responsibility to serve others: to help our students succeed, enrich the life of our community, and contribute to solving some of the most complex global problems of our time. Washington, D.C.: Land of Opportunity. Mason’s main campus is in Fairfax, Virginia, just 15 miles outside of Washington, D.C. The nation’s capital is easily accessible by car or public transportation. At Mason, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a beautiful wooded residential campus and outstanding college experience, as well as numerous internship and recreational opportunities that only a world-class urban setting like D.C. can offer. You can intern with National Geographic or the Justice Department, visit the numerous museums with your Art History classmates, take a selfie in front of Lincoln Memorial, catch a Nationals baseball game, kayak along the Potomac, or check out the many neighborhoods where you’ll discover lots of great shopping, places to eat, art galleries, music venues, and much more. You can attend events and hear nationally recognized speakers. You’ll run out of time before you run out of things to do. There’s more to explore. Students participate in a field trip to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., organized by the Office of International Programs and Services. In just a short drive, you can be hiking in the Shenandoah Mountains or walking the boardwalk in either Ocean City, Maryland, or Virginia Beach, Virginia. Our closest airports are Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan National Airport, and Mason is easily accessible by public transportation. Free shuttle buses help you get to the nearest Metro station in Vienna, Virginia, just a short distance from our Fairfax Campus. The Arlington Campus is within walking distance of the Virginia Square-GMU stop on the Orange Line. Enriching Work Environment. We will invest in recruiting, retaining, and developing talented and diverse faculty and academic and professional staff. We will create a vibrant campus life in which all members can grow and thrive. Diversity. Diversity is one of our core values; everyone is welcome here. Mason was recently named the most diverse university in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report. We bring together a multitude of people and ideas in everything that we do. Our culture of inclusion, our multidisciplinary approach, and our global perspective makes us more effective educators and scholars. While at Mason, you’ll be making your own decisions and forming your own view of the world. Engaging with diverse groups of individuals, including students, faculty, and staff, will enrich this experience. You will learn from them, and they will learn from you. We have a variety of communities here, and you're sure to find a group of people who are like you. The great thing is you'll also be embraced by communities of people who are not like you. At Mason, you'll be in a place where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds will: •Widen your outlook of the world, •Show you how to work and collaborate with people of differing views, •Expose you to new perspectives from people with disparate life experiences, and •Give you the social skills to interact with all kinds of people. Diversity also enhances learning and creative thinking by prompting the study of new material and the awareness of fresh viewpoints. The power of many perspectives will boost your capacity to explore original ideas and solutions. Seeing issues in a new way heightens your creativity and problem-solving abilities. Another benefit: As our nation becomes more diverse, students who learn in a diverse environment will be more competitive in an increasingly global economy. You’ll enhance your critical thinking skills and improve your ability to develop nuanced solutions to real-world problems. Campus-Wide Accessibility. Accessibility @ mason provide information regarding the physical access of all campuses and online accessibility of programs and services. Information for disability related services and resources available to all employee, students, and visitors the entire university include physical access to buildings, parking policies, and emergency evacuation procedures. Accessible. We are an open and welcoming community. We partner with public and private organizations in our region and around the world. We proactively engage with our community. We define our success by how many talented students with potential we serve, not how many we leave out. Social and Cultural Venues. Our venues bring world-class performances to the community through vibrant concerts and events. Community members are invited to take part in many artistic and cultural offerings at Mason. Spaces are also available to rent for your next event.

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