Audio Engineer

Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Audio Engineer to support town meetings, public events, and cultural programs with professional sound reinforcement. On-site in Plymouth, MA, you will set up, operate, and maintain microphones, consoles, and related AV equipment for a range of venues.

You will monitor audio quality, troubleshoot issues during live events, and coordinate with event organizers, IT staff, and AV vendors to ensure clear, reliable sound.

Qualifications

• Experience in live sound mixing and signal flow management.
• Hands-on with microphones, consoles, and AV hardware.
• Ability to troubleshoot during events and maintain equipment.
• Ability to work on-site in Plymouth, MA, including evenings/weekends.
• Municipal, educational, broadcast, or event production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain microphones, mixing consoles, and AV gear for town events.
• Monitor audio quality during live events and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with event organizers, IT staff, and AV vendors.
• Assist in sound design for presentations and performances.

Skills

Live sound mixing

Microphones & consoles

AV hardware

Dante proficiency

Level 1 certification

Education

Audio engineering certification

Tools

Dante

AV interfaces

Job description

Company Description The Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, located about 40 miles south of Boston, is a coastal community with a population of over 60,000 residents and a strong tourism economy. Covering 134 square miles, Plymouth has the largest land area of any municipality in the state, offering diverse facilities and public spaces. The Town is internationally known as the site of the 1620 Mayflower Pilgrims’ colony, where New England was first established. As the oldest municipality in New England and one of the oldest in the United States, Plymouth blends historic significance with modern community services and cultural events, providing a dynamic environment for municipal staff.

Role Description The Audio Engineer is a part-time, on-site role based in Plymouth, MA, supporting town meetings, public events, cultural programs, and other municipal activities that require professional audio services. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting up, operating, and maintaining microphones, mixing consoles, and other audio equipment to ensure clear, reliable sound reinforcement. The role involves monitoring audio quality during live events, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating with event organizers, IT staff, and audiovisual vendors. The Audio Engineer will assist in sound design for presentations and performances, optimize acoustics for various venues, and help maintain and inventory audio-visual (AV) systems used across town facilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in audio engineering, including live sound mixing, signal flow management and be proficent in

Dante profient and level 1 certified

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• Hands-on experience with microphones, audio consoles, and related hardware used in public events and meetings.
• Knowledge of sound design principles for spoken word, music, and multimedia presentations.
• Experience working with audio visual (AV) systems, including integration with projection, conferencing, and recording equipment.
• Understanding of acoustics and the ability to optimize sound quality in different rooms and venues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to technical issues during live events.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with municipal staff, presenters, and community members.
• Ability to work on-site in Plymouth, MA, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as event schedules require.
• Prior experience in municipal, educational, broadcast, or event production settings is beneficial.
• Relevant technical training, certification, or coursework in audio engineering or AV technology is preferred.