AV Systems Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Position Specifics:
Location: Onsite in Glendale, Arizona
Schedule: Full-time, Exempt, Management
Salary: Starting at $85,000 annually

The Role:
We're building more than a resort - we're crafting a full-blown entertainment universe, and we need an AV Systems Manager who can bring it to life. Right now, you'll be in the thick of construction, getting all of our entertainment systems dialed in across a massive, multi-venue playground. But once the curtain rises and VAI opens, you'll transition right into ongoing operations - keeping our AV infrastructure flawless for shows, events, and surprises we haven't even dreamed up yet.
You'll own everything from AV system design supervision to testing, programming, and managing a team of tech wizards. You're not just managing wires and waveforms - you're building the magic.

What You'll Do:
• Be a foundational part of the VAI Resort Entertainment Production Team - supporting construction, infrastructure testing, vendor coordination, and more
• Oversee new AV system integration, including lighting, sound, video, and networked control systems across the resort
• Serve as the go-to AV guru for production teams, IT, conventions, and special events
• Schedule and lead AV teams and technicians with confidence and clarity
• Participate in pre-production and show advancement for all in-house and guest productions
• Assist in equipment asset tracking, inspection routines, and long-term maintenance plans
• Partner with the Senior Technical Operations Manager to develop killer training programs for AV techs
• Create and uphold a safe, energized, and positive environment for the entire entertainment team
• Set the standard for AV excellence across VAI's multi-venue spaces

What You Bring:
• 5+ years of AV systems experience in a large venue, resort, or production environment
• Deep knowledge of:
• Q-SYS programming & deployment
• Dante audio, networked video, digital signage
• AV network infrastructure (Aruba, Luminex, Extreme Networks)
• Lighting control systems and dimming hardware
• Show control and BGM systems
• Strong project management and crew leadership skills
• Theater, touring, resort, or convention production background a big plus
• OSHA 30 General Industry Safety Card (or willingness to obtain)
• Flexible schedules: Weekends, nights, holidays are all part of the showbiz life
• A team-first mindset and a personal commitment to VAI's CORE values: Collaboration, Ownership, Resilience, Enthusiasm

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in high, hot, cold, or confined spaces
• Stamina for long shifts with lots of walking, climbing, and gear movement
• Good manual dexterity for operating gear, tools, and fine-tuned adjustments
• Strong hearing, vision, and spatial awareness (you're the one making it sound and look perfect, after all)

*Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change.