Geospatial Cloud Analytics, Inc. (GCA) is a leader in Audio-Visual (AV), Video Teleconferencing (VTC), and Unified Communications services, providing mission-critical support to federal clients. We design, integrate, and maintain advanced AV systems that enhance communication, collaboration, and decision-making. We're looking for a driven Jr. AV Technician Intern to support real-world installations, system testing, and event-based AV operations in secure environments.
Position Overview
As a Jr. Audio-Visual Technician Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced AV technicians and engineers to support the setup, operation, and maintenance of AV systems at client sites. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience with AV infrastructure, structured cabling, signal flow, and troubleshooting — perfect for students interested in AV integration, IT, or computer related fields.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Setup & Operation: Assist in setting up AV systems including video walls, projectors, microphones, speakers, switchers, and control systems for live meetings, briefings, and training environments.
Cabling Installation: Help run and terminate CAT6, HDMI, XLR, and speaker wire to AV endpoints, ensuring secure and organized installations.
Rack Building: Learn to mount and wire AV components into equipment racks based on schematics, ensuring neat cable management and system access.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Support basic diagnostics of AV components and escalate complex issues to senior staff.
Documentation: Maintain setup records, cable diagrams, and assist with inventory checklists and asset logs.
Technical Assistance: Assist with firmware updates, AV control testing (Crestron, Biamp, Extron), and software configuration.
Inventory Management: Help track deployment gear, test return equipment, and maintain readiness kits.
Compliance & Safety: Follow all safety protocols and adhere to federal AV/IT installation standards.
Qualifications
Education: Currently enrolled in or recently completed a technical degree or certification program in Information Technology, Audio Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field.
Experience: 0–2 years of hands-on AV or IT experience. Familiarity with monitors, projectors, microphones, video switchers, DSPs, and cable pulling is a plus.
Physical Requirements: Able to lift 50 lbs., use ladders, and work in dynamic environments (indoor/outdoor).
Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and eagerness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to AV brands and systems such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Shure, or similar.
Basic knowledge of AV troubleshooting, signal flow, or control systems.
- Experience using tools like labelers, punch tools, cable testers, or wire strippers.
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience working with federal AV systems
- Mentorship from industry-certified AV professionals
- Opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation
- Networking with cleared AV/VTC integrators and project teams
GCA is a minority veteran owned small business providing solutions to customer requirements in every realm of the intelligence and information technology industries to include, imagery/intelligence analysis, related systems engineering and administration, operations and maintenance, networking and VTC services.
GCA is committed to a safer tomorrow. The challenges facing our Nation and the World grow ever more complex and require the highest level of dedication, integrity, and service. These core values are the backbone GCA builds upon to provide our customers with exceptional service within the dynamic intelligence community and ever changing Information Technology sector.
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