On-Call Event Sound Technician

Guthrie Theater; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Metro Transit subsidies

Complimentary tickets

Discounted tickets

Classes and camps discounts

Wellness program

Store discount

Affinity Groups

Job summary

The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis seeks an Overhire Sound Technician to assist with load in/out, operation, and rigging of sound equipment for Guthrie productions. The Head Sound Engineer assigns work and coordinates scheduling for on-call staffing.

As an on-call role, you will participate in productions and events as needed, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and maintaining Guthrie's standards of artistic excellence and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating DiGiCo consoles (Dowling Studio).
• Experience programming and operating digital audio consoles (Non-Dowling Studio).
• Strong understanding of audio signal flow.
• Experience working with wireless microphone systems.
• Can utilize EQ to reduce feedback and improve clarity.
• Can work efficiently and adapt quickly as priorities shift.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, respectful, and collaborative within the department and with related departments.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Receptive to direction and can implement feedback.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Can lift and hold 25 lbs.
• Can lift things overhead.
• Can maneuver the theater spaces with or without accommodations.
• Can stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Can work on an as-needed basis and can be scheduled based on the needs of the event.
• Experience with and commitment to working with individuals and teams that exemplify diversity of identity, experience and perspective, including but not limited to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, family and/or marital status, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identity, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, body size/type, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

• The Overhire Sound Technician assists with the load in/out, operation, and rigging of sound equipment for Guthrie productions.
• The Head Sound Engineer schedules work assignments.

Skills

DiGiCo console operation

Digital audio consoles

Audio signal flow

Wireless microphones

EQ to reduce feedback

Problem solving

Collaboration

Punctuality

Adaptability

Tools

Dowling Studio

Non-Dowling Studio

Job description

The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis seeks an Overhire Sound Technician to assist with load in/out, operation, and rigging of sound equipment for Guthrie productions. The Head Sound Engineer assigns work and coordinates scheduling for on-call staffing.

As an on-call role, you will participate in productions and events as needed, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and maintaining Guthrie's standards of artistic excellence and inclusion.