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Salary: See Position Description
Location : Lakewood, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-36
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 2:00 PM Pacific
Description
Part-Time, No Benefits
$22.81 - $26.40 per hour
(Effective 6/21/26 $23.95 - $27.72 per hour)
Under general supervision, the Audio Visual Associate serves in a variety of capacities as a member of the Centre customer service team, to promote the efficient flow of daily activities at the City's conference/banquet facility; performs duties in several specialized areas, functioning as an event attendant, audio-visual technician and liaison with city personnel for activities and functions. Incumbents' hours will vary per week, depending on the needs of the department. This position may work a maximum of 28 hours per week if assigned, work hours may include nights, weekend and holidays. This is an at-will position and incumbents serve at the pleasure of the City Manager or designee.
Examples of Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to the following: provides technical audio-visual services to clients at The Centre and other City facilities; works a variety of shifts (scheduled weekly) including day, evening, weekend and holidays; designs and coordinates room layouts; performs physical set-up and breaks down of meeting and banquet rooms; compiles handwritten and computer reports concerning facility usage; coordinates closely with catering staff, city departments and other clients to assist in the planning and executing of events; serves as event technician for functions and activities such as city council and commission meetings, city-sponsored functions, recreational activities, banquets, weddings, and other events as assigned; opens and closes the facility when assigned; serves as the on-duty representative when scheduled for evening or weekend hours; and works on special projects.
Qualifications
Education & Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying, such as one year of work experience operating audio-visual equipment, in a field requiring a high level of customer service contact. Hospitality service experience is highly desirable.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" Operator's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record.
Knowledge of: The hospitality service industry; operation and maintenance of audio-visual equipment such as: digital & analog audio mixing boards, basic EQ settings, microphones & speaker systems, video projectors, web cameras, stage lighting systems, flat screen TV's, Mac & PC laptop computers; basic lighting principles; microphone types and mic placement; Power Point software, virtual meeting software, and software pertinent to audio-visual systems; word processing and spreadsheet business software; and principles and practices of customer service and workplace safety.
Skills & Abilities to: Assist in the planning, organizing and implementation of all operations of a busy conference and banquet facility; identify and troubleshoot minor equipment malfunctions; communicate effectively orally and in writing; perform tasks involving heavy lifting; identify client needs; establish and maintain effective work relationships with public officials, city staff, community members and City facility customers; work in a team environment; and ability to meet strict deadlines when preparing for events.
Physical and Mental Demands: Physical demands include heavy lifting up to 50 pounds individually; pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, walking and carrying; hand use and dexterity to operate computer and audio-visual equipment; ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time; see and hear within normal ranges to set up and monitor stage lighting and sound systems; exposure to high volume levels working around speaker systems; ability to work on ladders at high elevations and cramped positions; exposure to dirt and dust; and work varied shifts and irregular work hours.
Supplemental Information
Selection Procedure: All properly submitted applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates appearing to have the best qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process which may require any combination of the following: a written examination, a performance examination and one or more oral interviews. Not all applicants may be tested or interviewed.
Important Information
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications should be completed fully and clearly demonstrate how the minimumqualifications are met. All information provided is subject to verification. False or misleading statements may result indisqualification, removal from the eligible list, or termination of employment. Resumes may be included as a supplementbut will not be accepted in place of the City's application form. All application materials become the property of the Cityof Lakewood and will not be returned.
COMPENSATION: City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, therefore, published monthly salary is for illustration purposes only, rounded to whole dollars. Actual salary is based on hourly rate rounded to four decimal places.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Lakewood does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability status, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, or other protected class in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.
ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMODATIONS: The City of Lakewood is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities. If you need assistance orwould like to request a reasonable accommodation during any part of the selection process, including assessments andinterviews, please contact or call 562-866-9771 ext. 2210. Requests are encouraged as earlyas possible to allow time for coordination.
IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT OF 1986: In compliance with the Act, all new employees must verify their identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
FINGERPRINTING: Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.
RESTRICTIONS ON NEPOTISM: The employment of relatives can create undesirable results, particularly in connection with performance evaluation, discipline, and general morale of other workers. Therefore, it is the city's policy that no relative of any City officer or employee to which this resolution applies shall be employed, if said City officer or employee is in a supervisory, lead or subordinate position over said relative in the areas of hiring, setting compensation, discipline or termination. "Relatives" for this purpose include son, daughter, mother, father, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, or persons living in the same household. The City does not prohibit employment of two people who are married to each other or who are the registered domestic partners of each other pursuant to the California Family Code (section 297 et seq.). Nonetheless, the City will not employ spouses or registered domestic partners in the same division or facility in situations where such action is determined to be inappropriate because of reasons of supervision, safety, security or morale.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employer until they are determined to be medically qualified.
TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.
POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE: Employees in classifications requiring possession of a valid California driver's license will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects the driving record.
LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION: All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath or affirmation prior to actual employment.
EMERGENCY SERVICE: All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees appointed to positions in the classified service are required to serve a probationary period of not less than six months. All other employees are considered at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the City's alternate retirement plan. The City does not participate in Social Security. Part time employees are not eligible to participate in any other benefit programs except as may be required by law.
01
Indicate the total number of years of work experience you possess in operating audio visual equipment and systems:

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 -3 years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 5+ years

02
Indicate the number of years of work experience you possess working in a field with high customer contact:

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5+ years

03
Indicate the total number of years of work experience you possess in the hospitality industry:

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5+ years

04
Please identify the software applications with which you are proficient:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Publisher
• Zoom
• Adobe

Required Question