About the Role
The Production Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and execution of technical and logistical event setups across USC-managed spaces, overseeing part-time student staff and ensuring safe, efficient, and professional setups. The role also involves administrative tasks such as vendor coordination, invoice processing, and booking venue infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support part-time student staff in the setup and strike of event spaces, including furniture, staging, pipe and drape, and technical equipment.
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot audio, lighting, and video systems for events, including live streaming and hybrid setups.
- Monitor and adjust audio levels and lighting presets during events to ensure quality and consistency.
- Assist with the setup of larger-scale events such as trade shows, fashion shows, and decor-heavy productions.
- Operation of material handling equipment, including but not limited to pallet and scissor lift trucks.
- Conduct regular inspections of production equipment and report or coordinate necessary repairs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in all production areas.
- Provide on-site support during events, including evenings and weekends as required.
- Assist with onboarding and training of part-time production staff, focusing on safety, technical procedures, and customer service.
- Adjust and verify part-time staff hours worked for payroll processing.
- Process and track vendor invoices and payments related to production services and rentals.
- Book venue infrastructure and services (e.g., power, staging, drape, furnishings) for events of all sizes, ensuring timely coordination with internal and external service providers.
- Maintain accurate documentation of event setups, equipment usage, labour hours, and inventory.
- Support the Manager, Productions in tracking and maintaining production gear and supplies.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure event requirements are clearly communicated and executed.
- Assist with shift approvals for sick call outs/pickups, and verification of punch records to ensure accuracy for payroll.
- Serve as a point of contact for clients during event setup and execution, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and support to clients and internal stakeholders during events.
- Provide day-of supervision and task delegation to part-time staff during event setups and strikes.
- Ensure all staff follow safety protocols and uphold USC standards of professionalism.
- Identify and report any staffing or performance issues to the Manager, Productions.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in live event production, including hands-on work with audio, lighting, and video systems.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff or volunteers in a production environment.
- Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and work in physically demanding environments.
- Weekend work required on occasion.
Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of AV systems, lighting consoles, and live streaming platforms.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production-related software.
Location
- On Location
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Permanent
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of experience
Education Level
- 2-Year Diploma in Audio/Visual Production, Live Event Production, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $57,785.35/yr
Benefits
- Transportation Stipend
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Competitive Health and Dental Benefits
- Extensive Mental Health Coverage
- Wellness Allowance
- Paid December Holiday Break
- Paid June/July Fridays off
- Paid first week of July off
- Additional Vacation entitlement
- Group Pension/RRSP
- Professional Development Allowance
- Education Allowance for Candidate (Includes Family Members)
- Flexible Health Spending Account
- In-Office Gym Facilities
About the Company
- USC-managed spaces
