At INSPIRE, we know the value of exceptional people. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with growth and career-oriented succession planning. INSPIRE operates each day in a customer-focused, innovative, and team-based environment. Our people are the primary reason for our success.

We provide quality technology, qualified technicians, and a creative vision that enables our clients to effectively communicate at their conferences, meetings, and events while focusing on building trusting and lasting relationships through professional and personalized service.

We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Life Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability, and Paid Time Off / Holiday, 401(k), along with additional voluntary benefits are available to all full-time employees at INSPIRE.

We are looking for a full-time Audio Visual Production Manager with at least 5 years of experience in the audio-visual and Live Events industry. This role will be located onsite at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, specify, and coordinate equipment and labor work orders for the event.
• Organize R2 documents for client orders and track equipment usage.
• Negotiates with vendors in INSPIRE’s best interest.
• On-site coordination of load-ins, setup, strikes, and load-outs.
• Capable of working independently with minimal assistance in facilitating the design, logistics, and planning of events, yet as part of a team for the final implementation.
• Aid in sustaining INSPIRE’s quality standards and profitability.
• Demonstrate evidence of organization and answerability in position.
• Assist the company in strategies for a safe and green working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Skills, & Qualities:

• A College Degree is preferred but will consider equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of combined industry experience in two of these four areas: Technical Direction, Production Designer, Account Executive, Sr. Lead Technician
• Light rigging experience is required
• Demonstrate and encourage the job mission to clients and other INSPIRE team members.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to interact seamlessly with both sales and operation team members.
• Ability to interact with clients on-site in the absence of an Account Executive.
• Required demonstrable knowledge of Vector Works and/or CAD (experience preferred but will consider similar experience).
• Excellence in customer service, organization, problem-solving, and enthusiasm by articulating ideas, concepts, and directions clearly and concisely organizer while maintaining an approachable demeanor.
• Maintain grooming to company standards and to the standards of our clients.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Shows potential in creative and financial skills necessary for career advancement.