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About GESS As one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment. With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school. We were awarded with the “Deutsche Schulpreis” (German school prize) 2022, which was given to us for our extraordinary concept according to their motto “Make teaching better”. We stand out as the only German school abroad nominated for this award. Job Purpose The Audio Visual Technician is responsible to support all events at the auditorium and other venues on campus. They work closely with all stakeholders to ensure lighting, sound and projection for events are prepared in a timely manner as well as providing on-site support during events.  They are also expected to help to train students in audio, lighting, video and other technical skills required to run theatre productions.   It is the job holder’s responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people. They will adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant GESS Safeguarding / Child Protection Policy and Procedures. If the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm (physically or emotionally) either at school or at home, they must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or a member of the Safeguarding Team. Key Accountabilities: ·       Primary responsibility is to facilitate and provide on-site audio visual and lighting technical support for events. ·       Set up, maintain and operate AV equipment, lighting equipment and stage platforms during school events, assemblies, and functions, ensuring optimal performance and quality. ·       Ensure that events are executed at a high standard. ·       Ensure that health & safety, rigging, protocols and technologies are upheld and maintained. ·       Assist students with knowledge, training, resources, and application, when required. ·      Liaise and plan directly with staff, contractors, and external freelancers. Lighting & Sound ·       Design Lighting and Sound for specific events. ·       Operating and programming digital lighting board. ·       Assist with maintenance and resources: managing lanterns, dimmer packs & lighting boards. ·       Ordering lamps, connectors, cabling, gels, accessories etc. ·       Setup and use microphones, recording voiceovers and effects. ·       Identify, source, and integrate any necessary upgrades and installation works to replace old/broken sound systems/equipment. ·       Setup of microphones, electronic musical instruments, and amplifiers. ·      Presence at relevant rehearsals, mostly in the auditorium, to assist with lighting design, focusing of lights, QLab programming, and supporting other technical aspects of rehearsals.  Training & Support of Staff & Students ·      Train, work and supervise students and/or interns to use AV equipment. Equipment Supervision ·       Conduct thorough examinations to identify defects and issues in equipment or systems. ·       Recommend appropriate and effective solutions to rectify identified defects and improve overall functionality. ·      Supervise and oversee the work conducted by external vendors, e