Sound Designer & Tech Mentor for School Play

Upper-Darby-School-District; Garrettford (PA); On-site; USD 770 - 980; Part time

Job summary

Upper Darby School District is seeking a Fall Play Sound Designer and Operator at Drexel Hill High School to create, program, and run all audio for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.

The role requires experience with high school theatre, ability to mentor students, and proficiency with Yamaha CL Editor, Dante, QLab, and Shure Wireless Workbench. Schedule includes technical days and performance dates in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary through high school students in a theatrical setting.
• Ability to teach and mentor high school students in sound production.
• Proficiency with a variety of theatrical audio equipment, applications and systems.

Responsibilities

• Create, program and run all audio elements and sound effects for rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain and operate Yamaha CL editors, Dante networking, and QLab workflows.
• Communicate clearly with production staff and students to ensure smooth tech runs.

Skills

Audio production

Mentorship

Communication

Quick thinker

Theatre terminology

Tools

Yamaha CL Editor

Dante

QLab

Shure Wireless Workbench

Yamaha CL series consoles

Job description

Upper Darby School District is seeking a Fall Play Sound Designer and Operator at Drexel Hill High School to create, program, and run all audio for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.

The role requires experience with high school theatre, ability to mentor students, and proficiency with Yamaha CL Editor, Dante, QLab, and Shure Wireless Workbench. Schedule includes technical days and performance dates in October 2026.