Conference Manual

Section No. 5.1.2

ACM CONFERENCE COMMITTEE JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Audio/Visuals Chair

Principle Contact: Operations Chair- Program Chair
Duration of Appointment: 12 - 20 months

Purpose: To oversee and supervise all A/V related activities. This includes supervision of the A/V firm or contractor(s) hired to perform A/V services for the conference.

Major Activities:

1. Participate in site inspection for any A/V requirements and constraints.
2. Select consultants or volunteers who will perform A/V activities.
3. Identify and select vendor(s) who will provide A/V equipment.
4. Oversee and manage budget for A/V equipment, and all A/V venues.
5. Coordinate inspection and quality control of equipment and all A/V venues.
6. Oversee or arrange for labor; including scheduling.
7. Oversee or arrange for shipment or transportation of equipment to and from conference.
8. Oversee or arrange for storage and security of equipment throughout use.
9. Approve or provide designs for room layouts. Arrange for or coordinate execution of these designs by hotel or convention center representatives.
10. Coordinate speaker A/V requirements. This includes creating and distributing speaker and A/V guidelines and follow - up to insure needs are being met.
11. Arrange for speaker rehearsal room set-up
12. Serve as major liaison between all committee members in all A/V related matters.
13. Attend all committee meetings as required.
14. Prepare a final report summarizing A/V activities.

Qualifications:

1. Must have technical and practical knowledge of A/V equipment and systems.
2. Knowledge of A/V vendors and management firms in conference location.
3. Support for clerical needs for tracking speaker requests and handling follow-up with speakers.