Monitor Technician

American Music Theatre; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Holidays

Employee discounts

401(k) match

Job summary

American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Stage/Audio Technician to fulfill sound needs for all performances and rehearsals. You will help maintain safety, organization, and cleanliness of backstage, warehouse, and storage areas to ensure high production values for every show.

The role includes assisting with load-in/out of scenery, sound design support, leading monitors, and cross-training for FOH mixing while supporting concerts and events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; technical or college degree preferred.
• Experience with sound, lighting, and rigging is a plus.
• Monitor or audio experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling sound needs for performances and rehearsals; maintain backstage, warehouse and storage areas.
• Assist with construction, load-in/out of scenery and props; manage transportation between theatre and warehouse.
• Lead monitors during shows and cross-train for FOH mixing as needed.
• Support concerts and events, including load-in/out and rider requirements.

Skills

Sound system basics

Stage tech experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical or College Degree preferred

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Immediate opening. Pay range $46 – $52k Full Benefits

Benefits

Day one, we offer health, dental, vision, and life Insurance, generous PTO, and 9 paid Holidays, employee discounts, and after one year of service: 401(k) with company match. A unique work environment with great shows!

Summary

This position is responsible for fulfilling sound needs for all performances and rehearsals at the theatre. This position is responsible for helping to maintain the safety, organization, and cleanliness of backstage, warehouse, and storage areas to ensure the quality, consistency, and highest possible production values for all shows.

Duties

Original Shows/General

Planning, Development, and Stage Tech Build (approximately 30% +/- of workload) varies due to each employee’s skills, work schedule, and build needs.

• Assist with the construction, finishing, load-in, and load-out of scenery and props
• Assist with the organization and transportation of set pieces between the theatre and the warehouse
• Assist with the sound design of shows: cable paths, mic placement, wedge placement, etc.
• Assist with the organization and transport of pieces between the theatre and the warehouse.

During Performances

• Lead monitors during original productions for the AMT cast and band/concerts
• Cross-train in the FOH sound position and mix FOH as back up when needed.
• Perform and assist with deck moves, fly rail, prop, and scenic needs as assigned.
• Promote good communication and safety habits among the crew during shows.
• Assist with the maintenance of all audio equipment, mics, speakers, amps, cables, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of audio equipment and cabling.
• Respond appropriately to problems or emergencies during the performance of a show
• Assist with cleaning and organization of the audio department and backstage areas as needed.
• Cross-train on other technician tracks and/or disciplines ( follow spot, video, etc.).

Concerts & Events

• Assist with load-in / load-out and the and backup running and mixing the show as needed.
• Assist the Concert Production Manager with the execution of celebrity contracts and rider requirements.
• Assist the caterer, sound vendor, and other subcontractors as needed to ensure proper administration of artist requirements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management that are within the reasonable functions of this position.

Stage Tech/Build

• Approximately 30% (+/-) of workload; varies due to each employee’s skills, work schedule, and build needs, etc.
• Work as Stage Tech as needed
• Assist with the construction, finishing, load-in and load-out of scenery and props
• Assist with the organization and transportation of set pieces between the theatre and the warehouse

General

• Qualifications – To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or GED required. Technical or College Degree preferred. Monitor or Audio experience preferred. Experience with hand and power tools required. Basic knowledge of theatrical technical systems, including sound, lighting, and rigging.
• Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required: To talk or hear; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders and work at height; the second catwalk at follow spot position is 33’, and all follow spot operators are required to wear a harness while operating the follow spot. The employee is also required to sit. The employee must frequently bend, lift, and/or exert force to move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud. Ear protection is available. Lighting in the work environment can change from very dim to bright to colored during performances. Stage fog and strobe light effects may be used during rehearsals, performances, and concerts.