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Media Technic Unit Member

Department
COM - Communications & Partnerships
Code
COM
0310
Location
On-site

Role conditions

Accessible for wheelchair
Primarily outdoor activity
Primarily indoor activity
Computer skills needed
Direct participant interaction
Mostly seated activity

Description

Become a part of the Media Technics Unit supporting the full technical backbone of the Communications and Partnership Division. As a Media Technic Unit Member, you will help provide, maintain, and manage essential equipment such as computers, cameras, cabling, networking devices, and multimedia tools required for smooth media and communication operations throughout the Jamboree.

Your tasks will include preparing and configuring equipment, ensuring device security, monitoring performance, and responding quickly to technical issues to minimise downtime. You will work closely with teams such as In-House Media, the Scout Media Centre, and Graphic & Signage to align technical resources with ongoing production needs and communication objectives.

Media Technics Unit members play a vital role in keeping media workflows running efficiently, offering on-site troubleshooting and maintaining high operational standards. Through your support, the Jamboree will benefit from reliable, seamless, and professional technical services enabling continuous content creation and effective communication across the event.

Ultimately, responsibilities within the Jamboree team will be divided into tasks related to technical coordination, rental coordination, sound and lighting engineering, IT and computer hardware specialist, as well as a systems administrator and service technician.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

Required skills

Strong technical proficiency in managing computers, cameras, networking equipment, and multimedia devices
Ability to configure, maintain, and secure technical and audiovisual equipment
Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues quickly on-site
Knowledge of network stability, connectivity management, and basic IT security principles
Good understanding of multimedia workflows and the technical needs of media production
Capability to manage equipment inventory, storage, and distribution efficiently
Strong organisational skills to ensure equipment is prepared, available, and functioning for all units
Effective communication skills for coordinating with teams such as In-House Media, Scout Media Centre, and Graphic & Signage
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
Flexibility and adaptability to respond to unexpected technical challenges
Attention to detail when configuring devices, monitoring performance, and maintaining security
Reliability and responsibility in safeguarding equipment and ensuring uninterrupted media operations

Experience & qualifications

No specifical experience is required

Languages

English communication skills; other languages are an advantage

26th World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027
Supported by
Host Region
Partners
Official Carrier
Media Partner
Chairperson of the Honorary Committee
Organisers
Upcoming Official World Scout Events

Jamboree driven by values

As we get ready for the World Scout Jamboree, we pledge to follow ethical standards, norms, laws, and the internal regulations of the Polish Scouting & Guiding Association (ZHP) and the World Organization of the Scout Movement. All these principles are based on fundamental values - the Scout Promise and Law.
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Contact

Jamboree Organising Committee for the 26th World Scout Jamboree

Registered Seat:
Za murami 2-10,
80-823 Gdańsk, Poland

Jamboree Office:
L. Mierosławskiego 15,
80-430 Gdańsk, Poland
[email protected]
+48 58 58 59 007

Key Responsibilities

What it is: A list of the main tasks the volunteer is expected to perform in the role. 

What it helps you understand: 

  • what you will actually do during a shift (typical duties) 
  • what the role is accountable for (e.g., managing queues, guiding participants, daily checks) 
  • what kind of interaction and pace to expect (hands-on, customer-facing, operational support, etc.) 

Description

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  • the general type of support/service the role provides 

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Description

Primarily outdoor activity
Most duties take place in the open air (often without shelter).
Primarily indoor activity
Most duties take place inside covered spaces (tents or buildings).
Mostly seated activity
Most duties are done while seated (e.g., desk-based tasks).
Physical activity
The role involves regular movement and/or manual tasks (e.g., walking, lifting, setting up).
Computer skills needed
The role requires being comfortable using a
computer and basic, general software (e.g., documents, spreadsheets, online systems).
Direct participant interaction
The role includes direct contact with young
people (e.g., delivering programme activities).
Accessible for wheelchair
The primary activity location for this role is
wheelchair accessible.
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Contact

Organising Committee for
the 26th World Scout Jamboree

Jamboree House, ul. L. Mierosławskiego 15, 80-430 Gdańsk, Poland
[email protected]
tel. +48 58 58 59 007

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The Organising Committee for the 26th World Scout Jamboree has been established by Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego as a foundation under the Host Organisation Agreement, providing a legal entity for the planning and delivery of the World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027. The foundation is registered in the National Court Register held by the District Court Gdańsk-Północ in Gdańsk under the number KRS 0001022285. It has a tax identification number of PL-583-347-28-08 and a statistical number REGON 52467170500000. The foundation’s legal seat is located at Za murami 2-10, 80-823 Gdańsk, Poland.

Requirements

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Experience & qualifications: Any relevant previous experience, licences, certificates, or qualifications. 

Languages: The language level needed to perform the role effectively. 

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If marked Essential → it is required for the role. 

If marked Desirable → it is helpful but not required. 

If a role does not have specific requirements, the catalogue will state one of the following: 

  • No specific skills required. Training will be provided. 
  • No prior experience or qualifications required. Training will be provided. 
  • No formal language skills required. 

 

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