BRAVO - Sound Operator/Engineer

Oak Park Elementary District 97; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

BRAVO is an award-winning musical theater program at Brooks Middle School.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Sound Operator to program and mix 30-32 wireless lavalier microphones, mixing with tracks and providing excellent sound for our upcoming full-scale musical theater productions throughout the year The Sound Operator is an after-school contractor position that works with the creative team to inspire excellence through music and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills with diverse teams.
• Adaptability to production needs and schedules.
• Reliability, punctuality, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Read the script and score to understand show needs.
• Meet with Director to discuss sound, sfx, and production needs.
• Design sound, program sfx, and meet production requirements.
• Test mics, cables and headsets before first dress rehearsal.
• Oversee and prepare mics before each tech rehearsal and show; pack away afterwards.
• Arrive early to prepare batteries, cables, and organization.
• Assist with mic placement on cast and stagecrew training.
• Troubleshoot with mic or sound issues during rehearsals and performances.
• Perform mic checks and operate the sound during rehearsals and shows.
• Lead with patience and maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Reliability and professionalism

Tools

Midas M32

Wireless microphones

Job description

Openings as of 10/10/2026

We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.

BRAVO - Sound Operator/Engineer JobID: 3263

• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Date Available: SY26-27

BRAVO - Sound Operator/Engineer

Revised Oct 2026

Perm/contract:

Temporary / Contractor

Primary Reporting Location:

Brooks Middle School

Level:

N/A

Stipend: Starts at $23/hr

Date Available:

ASAP

Reports to:

Sponsor/Administration

D97 Ideal Team Member Profile

• The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:
  • Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
  • Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
  • Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
  • Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
  • Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
  • Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
  • Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
  • Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
  • Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
  • Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.

About the Role

BRAVO is an award-winning musical theater program at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School. We are seeking an experienced and collaborativeSound Operator to program and mix 30-32 wireless lavalier microphones, mixing with tracks and providing excellent sound for our upcoming full-scale musical theater productions throughout the year

The Sound Operator is an after-school contractor position that works with the creative team to inspire excellence through music and storytelling. Rehearsal requirements vary Monday-Friday 3:30-6:30pm and some Saturdays 9am-12pm ( Additional times during tech week) in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement, and with the district's equity commitments as expressed in BoardPolicy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read the script and score several times to understand the needs for the show and each character.
• Meet with Director to discuss sound, sfx and needs for production
• Design sound, program sfx and any sound needs for production
• Test all mics, cables and headsets prior to first dress tech for any concerns, issues, breakage and request replacements as needed
• Responsible for overseeing and getting mics ready before each tech rehearsal, show and put away after each rehearsal and show
• Arrive 30 minutes prior to dress tech's to assist with batteries, cables, tape and organization
• Arrive 110 minutes prior to start of shows to prepare mics, replace batteries, check cables and headsets and put on students
• Assist with putting microphones on all cast members wnd train Stagecrew to assist
• Assist Stage Manager with any troubleshooting with mic or sound issues
• Perform mic check before all tech rehearsals and shows
• Operate/Engineer sound during each tech rehearsal and all performances
• Train music coordinator student assigned to playing the show tracks
• Strike includes returning sound board back to general sound plot and all microphones cleaned/put away - mic room/closet cleaned and organized - any issues or repairs communicated with Bravo Office
• Lead with patience and professionalism at all times
• Leave time daily to clean and organize work areas - safety and cleanliness are priorities

Content, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills: Build positive, respectful relationships and work effectively with a diverse creative and production team.
• Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to the needs of the production, students, and creative team.
• Reliability and professionalism: Dependable, punctual, organized, prepared, and committed to maintaining a professional environment.

Candidate Qualifications

• Experience mixing 24-32 wireless microphones, preferred
• Experience on an Midas M32 sound board
• Able to troubleshoot any and all sound issues that arise during technical rehearsals and performance

Physical Requirements

This position requires the performance of light work—which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.

as we continue to uplift our equity policy. Our goal is to recruit, employ, support, and retain racially and linguistically diverse and culturally competent administrative, instructional and support personnel. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.