AV Technician

Job Description

Vacancy Details

13417 – AV Technician

Location:
UAE – Dubai About the Role
Vision and Strategic Direction

Models and encourages a culture of kindness in support of the GEMS/GWA core values and upholds the mission and ethos of the school as a non-selective, international and academically successful school through the lens of the International Baccalaureate Organisation.

Acts as an ambassador for the school and performs all job duties in an efficient, professional, and confidential manner. Takes initiative to improve systems and processes to aid in efficiency and effectiveness

Responsibilities:

Ensures that GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.

Maintains high quality of photos and videos to be used for marketing both internally and externally.

Facilitates and coordinates all photo shoots and videos for all Academy events and visits.

Reviews and updates all stock photos and videos.

Core

Responsibilities

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Ensures that GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.

Models and encourages a culture of kindness in support of the GEMS/GWA core values

Meeting with the Event Coordinator to discuss audio, lighting, and video requirements.

If needed, install microphones, lights, video monitors, projectors, speakers, and video cameras in the Auditorium.

Conducting sound, visual, and performance quality checks on AV equipment in the Auditorium.

Inspecting mountings and electrical equipment to ensure they conform to health and safety regulations.

Operating sound and visual equipment during live events.

Troubleshooting equipment and ensuring events run smoothly.

Review and maintenance of all AV Equipment

Maintaining strong customer relations.

The Auditorium – set up and operate the video, audio, and lighting equipment used to enhance live events. Assemble microphones, mix sound boards, coordinate graphics, operate spotlights, manage video recordings, and provide technical support for corporate events.

The Planetarium – technical assistant to maintain and organize the technical side to daily presentations as well as assist the Director in preparation needs.

About Your Benefits An attractive remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate including tax free salary, biennial return flight, medical cover, 52 days of annual leave and tuition fee concession.

If you meet these criteria, are enthusiastic about working in an educational environment, then we would welcome your application.

Please ensure you have uploaded an up-to-date CV, formal letter of application and recent photograph.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About GEMS Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.

About the School The International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes are at the heart of GEMS World Academy and are internationally renowned as rigorous and challenging courses in which students develop rapidly both personally and academically. The IB Programme is widely considered the gold standard of education, and GEMS World Academy is looking for talented and innovative individuals to join our highly successful team of over 136 teachers, 80 teaching assistants and 44 administrative and support staff and to contribute to the already successful outcomes for our community. GEMS World Academy-Dubai (GWA) is a private, co-educational IB World School for PreK to Grade 12 students. Established in 2008 as a member of GEMS Education, the Academy is authorised to deliver the PYP, MYP, DP and CP programmes, and is also accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We serve a multi-ethnic community in the heart of Dubai. Our ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile; we encourage intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and foster a real sense of communal endeavour. The Academy has gained national and international recognition for its work to improve outcomes for students, as well as its aspirational and inclusive vision. As a member of the GWA community you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Academy whilst working alongside an exceptionally talented group of teachers and leaders.

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About Application Process If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.

To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph

In line with the UAE’s Emiratisation goals, GEMS welcomes and encourages applications from UAE nationals to join our fast-growing team.

Important Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.