Audio-Visual Technician| Part-Time | Bismarck Event Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

Position Summary

The Audio-Visual Technician at Bismarck Event Center strives to provide excellent guest service by setting up audiovisual equipment as directed. The Audio-Visual Technician will also set up and strike various audiovisual equipment and components for events. The role acts as a dedicated Audio-Visual Technician for events when needed, operating multiple components, including lights, mixer board, slides, and videos.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $19.00 - $25.00. 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 4, 2026.

About the Venue

Located in the heart of Bismarck, the Bismarck Event Center is the region’s premier destination for live entertainment, conventions, meetings, sporting events, and community gatherings. As the largest event and conference facility in western North Dakota, the venue hosts a diverse range of events each year, including concerts, trade shows, banquets, conferences, family shows, and special events. Joining the Bismarck Event Center team means becoming part of a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to contribute to memorable experiences for guests while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to creating world-class events and entertainment for the community and visitors alike.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tear down all audiovisual equipment in-house.
• Maintain proper working conditions for audio/visual equipment both physically and digitally.
• Maintain inventory of audio/visual equipment and storage areas.
• Troubleshoot audio and visual equipment.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor for further assessment.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
• Perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Frequent bending, carrying, moving, climbing, working from various heights, lifting heavy objects, sitting, exposure to moderate to loud environments, and moderate walking throughout the building.
• Other production duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in AV installation is preferred.
• Knowledge of common audio, video, and lighting equipment.
• Able to work event-driven extended hours, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift heavy objects frequently.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Able to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Must have a strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Must be a creative and proactive problem solver.
• Proficiency with computers, including the Microsoft Office suite, is required.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.