Project Employee, League Technology Representative - Automated Officiating (Van Andel Arena)

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Candidates must be able to work all shifts onsite at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months. 

Role Summary:

Lead the gameday operations and maintenance of the NBA’s automated officiating sensor suite at the Van Andel Arena for the 2026–2027 G League season. This role bridges the gap between engineering development and arena operations — ensuring all technologies are setup to spec, calibrated, validated, and running reliably during games.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run on-site inspection and management of automated officiating technology stack at the Van Andel Arena on game days

• Lead gameday operations for connected basketball technology from pregame setup to postgame teardown

• Verify physical placements and functionality of cameras managed by technology vendors

• Ensure all data is captured and flows to NBA storage locations

• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with technology with team and venue staff, escalation to vendors as needed

• Communicate and coordinate with team and venue personnel to ensure technology functions smoothly alongside typical game operations

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in broadcast technology, sports venue technology, or technical operations

• Hands-on comfort with cameras, mounting fixtures, and software applications—

• Familiarity with cabling, connectivity, and basic computer IT concepts

• Ability to read and execute technical deployment documentation and procedures

• Strong troubleshooting instincts — systematic approach to diagnosing hardware/software issues under time pressure

• Ability to work at heights and in arena environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-camera systems

• Familiarity with camera calibration concepts — focus, field-of-view geometry

• Familiarity with Linux and Python scripting for data validation or troubleshooting

• Prior sports league or venue technology operations experience

Salary Range:

$200/Daily game rate

Job Posting Title:

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.

Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.

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