Job opening: audiovisual technician

Job opening

We’re looking for a new colleague! To strengthen our great team, we’re seeking an audiovisual technician (70%). Applications are accepted through January 6!

Job description

The Culture Department at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) offers cultural and recreational activities for VUB students and staff, as well as for interested individuals from the Brussels-Capital Region and the wider region. In this way, the Culture Department contributes to the broad academic and social development of students and/or staff and to the university’s reputation.
As an Audiovisual Technician, you will be responsible for creating audiovisual productions in the Pilar Box, as well as advising clients and supervising external contractors to provide optimal audiovisual support to the Culture Department. You will report to the Culture Department coordinator.

Your operational tasks include:

• You will work closely with the client to develop a plan of action;
• You will handle the sound reinforcement (and stage lighting) and provide input on the purchase of new equipment;
• You will advise the artistic staff on the technical setup of artistic productions;
• You will request technical “riders” and be responsible for ordering and handling the administrative aspects of any additional equipment. You will also be responsible for setting up and storing the equipment;
• You will work with the production staff to ensure a professional welcome for the artists;
• You will manage a small team of student workers and interns and provide support in the area of audiovisual technology as needed;
• You contribute to the efficient operation of the Culture Department by attending meetings, helping to shape the department’s offerings, and proactively collaborating with the team to develop proposals for new activities.
• For this position, the Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene) will be your home base.

Profile

What do we expect from you?

• Required expertise and/or degrees: advanced administrative and technical expertise. You hold a bachelor’s degree or have equivalent experience.
• You have excellent knowledge of sound engineering and at least a basic understanding of lighting engineering;
• You have very strong written and verbal communication skills in Dutch, French, and English;
• You are creative, have a problem-solving mindset, can work meticulously and accurately, and are able to work both independently and as part of a team;
• You are known for solving technical problems efficiently;
• You are committed to the success of our university and, more specifically, to further developing the success of the Culture Department;
• You are flexible regarding working hours and hold a Class B driver’s license.

Job offer

Will you be our new colleague? If so, we’re offering you a part-time (70%) fixed-term contract (2 years) with a salary corresponding to Grade 4 or Grade 5, depending on your skills and relevant prior work experience.

At the VUB, we guarantee an open, engaged, and diverse workplace and offer you opportunities to (further) develop your career. In addition, you’ll enjoy benefits such as:

• Maximum reimbursement for commuting by public transportation or a bicycle allowance; Free hospitalization and group insurance with guaranteed income;
• The freedom to help shape your job responsibilities and continuously learn through VUB LRN; Affordable sports opportunities;
• Eco-checks;
• Delicious meals in our campus restaurants at an attractive rate;
• An open and family-like work environment that prioritizes your work-life balance, along with an exceptional leave policy offering 35 days of leave (for full-time employment).

Interested?

Does this position appeal to you? If so, please upload the following documents via our VUB job site by January 7: your resume, cover letter, and highest degree earned (not applicable to VUB alumni). Our application process for this position is as follows:

Step 1: CV screening by one of our recruiters.
Step 2: A practical test and interview will take place on the afternoon of January 13 (subject to change).

Questions about the job description? Contact Ms. Lieselotte Vaneeckhaute, Tel: 02/629.23.25.
Questions about the selection process? Contact Mr. Bruno Verwee at Bruno.verwee@vub.be

The VUB will be closed from December 23, 2022 (afternoon) through January 1, 2023. We will not be available during this week. Starting January 2, we will respond to your message as soon as possible. Happy holidays!

Working at the VUB

For more than 50 years, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has stood for freedom, equality, and solidarity—values that are deeply embedded on our campuses among both students and staff. At the VUB, you’ll find a diverse group of individuals: true innovators, but above all, people who are 100% their authentic selves. With approximately 3,500 employees, we are the largest Dutch-speaking employer in the private sector in Brussels—an international city with which we are only too happy to be associated and where our four campuses are located.

Written by Gijs Ieven