Audio Technician

CSU, Chico Research Foundation; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Job summary

Chico State Enterprises is seeking an audio technician to perform general theater and venue stagehand duties. Work hours vary with artist load-in/load-out schedules, theater use, and performance calendars.

The position requires independence, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure, with opportunities to collaborate with video, lighting, and front-of-house staff.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of basic stagehand/theater experience with emphasis in audio reinforcement and sound systems.
• Set up and test audio equipment before performances.
• Perform routine maintenance on audio equipment and systems.
• Produce sound effects, audio effects, or music based on design and director specifications.
• Familiarity with multiple audio mixing consoles preferred.
• Enhance sound quality and volume during live performances.
• Troubleshoot and resolve potential issues during live performances.
• Research new audio equipment and trends.
• Collaborate with other show and production departments including video, lighting, communications, carpentry, and front-of-house staff.
• Assist with the load-in and load-out of shows.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate calmly, effectively, and professionally to resolve conflicts, ask informed questions, and relay information to others.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet production requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and foster a collaborative environment.
• Basic knowledge of rigging.
• Experience supervising stagehands.

Responsibilities

• The audio technician has the primary responsibility of performing all general theater and performing arts venue stagehand and audio technician duties.
• Work hours are scheduled as needed and vary depending on artist load-in/load-out schedules, theater use and performance schedules, facility user needs, and theater maintenance requirements.
• Work may be required on weekdays, weekends, evenings, early mornings, and occasional holidays.
• Work schedules will be as flexible as the production schedules and other work requirements allow.

Skills

Stagehand experience

Audio reinforcement

Sound systems

Mixing consoles

Load-in/load-out

Independent work

Communication under pressure

Problem solving

Rigging knowledge

Supervising stagehands

Tools

Audio mixing consoles

Job description

Summer Hours

7:00a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Monday–Thursday

Mailing Address

Chico State Enterprises
25 Main Street, Suite 203
Chico, CA 95928-5388

STATUS:

Part-Time / Non-Benefitted / Hourly / Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION:

$23.00 - $29.00 per hour

DEPARTMENT:

University Public Engagement

RECRUITMENT ID: 458

RESIDENCY

Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The audio technician has the primary responsibility of performing all general theater and performing arts venue stagehand and audio technician duties. Work hours are scheduled as needed and vary depending on artist load-in/load-out schedules, theater use and performance schedules, facility user needs, and theater maintenance requirements. Work may be required on weekdays, weekends, evenings, early mornings, and occasional holidays. Work schedules will be as flexible as the production schedules and other work requirements allow.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• One to two years of prior basic stagehand/theater experience, with an emphasis in audio reinforcement and sound systems (design, set up, application, and rigging).
• Set up and test audio equipment before performances.
• Perform routine maintenance on audio equipment and systems.
• Produce sound effects, audio effects, or music based on design and director specifications.
• Familiarity with multiple audio mixing consoles is preferred.
• Enhance sound quality and volume during live performances.
• Troubleshoot and resolve potential issues during live performances.
• Research new audio equipment and trends.
• Collaborate with other show and production departments, including video, lighting, communications, carpentry, and front-of-house staff.
• Assist with the load-in and load-out of shows.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate calmly, effectively, and professionally to resolve conflicts, ask informed questions, and relay information to others.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet production requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and foster a collaborative environment.
• Basic knowledge of rigging.
• Experience supervising stagehands.

BENEFITS:

• Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to workin the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.