AUDIO-VISUAL SPECIALIST

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

AUDIO-VISUAL SPECIALIST

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

CORPORATE AND PRIVATE EVENTS

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Annual Salary: $57,000

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 03/02/2026

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operates a wide variety of audio-visual equipment (e.g., video cameras, video players, projectors, mixing boards, amplifiers, tuners) in the production of video and sound recording projects
• Sets up equipment and creates lighting plans in accordance with project specifications
• Runs audio-visual displays including multi-image shows for performances, exhibits and programs
• Sets up and strikes equipment in remote locations
• Adapts equipment and lighting plans to unforeseen production problems
• Performs minor and routine repairs of audio-visual equipment
• Arranges for service and maintenance of equipment by vendors
• Serves as technical liaison with private companies using city facilities for theatrical productions
• Assists in the selection and purchase of audio-visual equipment
• Maintains an inventory of audio-visual and lighting equipment
• Oversees and monitors the use of related equipment for departmental programs and events, as required

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 400 S. State St - Corporate and Private Events

Days: Sunday - Saturday

Hours: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Some evenings and weekends may be required for events

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

• Three (3) years of experience in operating audio-visual equipment including stage lighting, multi-media coordination and sound support

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree or higher, plus one (1) year of work experience in operating audio-visual equipment including stage lighting, multi-media coordination and sound support

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral part of the interview will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor