An Event Technician in the Watt Family Innovation Center works with internal and external groups in the most technologically advanced digital media system on Clemson’s campus. Some of the technologies include Mersive Solstice display sharing, Tesira AV processing and control system, Aurora IPBaseT Manager, Cisco Codec Pro, and Epiphan Video Pearl Mini. The challenge and the fun for an Event Tech in the Watt Center will be in integrating these many new systems in ways that can enhance learning, communication and creativity.
Interns will assist students, faculty and staff in learning and operating digital multimedia technologies and systems in the classrooms and throughout the building. Our interns must have a high degree of technical expertise and show excellent problem solving ability while maintaining composure in stressful situations. Organization, attention to detail, and excellent social skills will be required.
In addition, interns will gain valuable experience in event planning and execution. They will participate in client meetings, assist in organizing events in our events software Planning Pod, operate the AV systems during events in the Auditorium, and set up tables and move furniture for events in the Atrium or on the Terrace. Preference will be given for applicants with a flexible evening/weekend schedule and those with prior event planning experience.
Eligibility requirements: UPIC interns must be enrolled, matriculating, full-time (12+ credit hours for part time interns) Clemson University undergraduate students in good academic standing and non-academic alert status (minimum cumulative Clemson GPA of 2.0) and in good status with the UPIC program. Once selected, in order to participate in the UPIC Program, student interns must enroll in the required INT course ($200 course fee) and complete hiring paperwork with the UPIC office.
Interns cannot begin working until the hiring process is complete.
