Sound Lab Monitor (Fall)

Montserrat College-Art Gallery; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Montserrat College-Art Gallery seeks a Sound Lab Monitor in the VCD department. Compensation is $15.00 per hour for 1 semester, with potential extension. The role supports daily management, access to materials, and student assistance in the Sound Lab.

Responsibilities include assisting with audio questions, equipment management, and maintaining a clean, welcoming studio environment. Evening and weekend shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with a digital audio workstation (e.g., GarageBand) for recording and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of MIDI controllers and recording techniques.
• Strong organization and cleanliness in a shared studio space.
• Professional communication with students, staff, and faculty.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and proper use of studio equipment.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn, while enforcing rules fairly.
• Ability to manage materials, tools, and workspace efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with audio Q&A and manage studio equipment.
• Train patrons new to instrument use, MIDI controllers and recording tech.
• Ensure safety rules and proper procedures while using gear.
• Organize studio materials and inventory, and manage tools donated/purchased.
• Develop and enforce policies for organization, access, and cleanup.
• Collaborate with supervisor and staff on special projects (posters, events, inventory).
• Interact with tour groups and visitors to the studio.
• Develop student-run animation workshop(s).

Skills

Audio recording

MIDI controllers

Organization

Communication

Safety procedures

Questioning attitude

Rule enforcement

Tools

GarageBand

Studio equipment

DAW basics

Job description

Sound Lab Monitor

Department: VCD

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Contact Person: Brandon Troelstrup (Monitor Coordinator) Hannah O’Neal (Animation Faculty)

Duration: 1 semester with potential for future semesters.

Maximum Positions: 1

Schedule: 5-10 hours, evenings & weekends according to student availability.

Summary of Job: Sound Lab Monitors help provide daily management, maintenance, access to, and assistance with the materials and tools available to students, staff, and faculty with the Sound Lab.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist students with audio Q&A, managing studio equipment, ensuring correct function of software and maintaining a clean and friendly studio environment.
• Train patrons new to instrument use, midi controllers and recording technology.
• Ensure all students follow safety and proper procedures when using equipment.
• Help with ongoing organization of studio materials, tool inventory, clean up and management of purchased and donated materials.
• Help develop, communicate and enforce policies for organization, access and cleanup of the studio.
• Work with your supervisor, faculty and staff on special projects as needed (i.e., designing/hanging posters, cutting vinyl, prepping for events, inventory, re-organization, and end-of-semester prep)
• Interact with tour groups, classes, and other visitors to the studio.
• Develop one or more student-run animation workshop(s).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Organization and managing a shared facility
• Troubleshooting technical problems with studio equipment
• Helping students with audio challenges with various tools and materials
• Using verbal & written communication skills in work with a supervisor, faculty, staff, and students
• Working in teams through Sound Lab events/workshops, sponsored by VCD.

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Audio recording experience using a digital audio workstation (like Garage Band).
• Knowledge of midi controllers, audio engineering and recording techniques.
• Fearlessness with organization, management and cleanliness.
• Thrifty, efficient use of shared materials and limited resources.
• Courteous and professional demeanor with students, faculty, and staff. (The Animation Studio prioritizes inclusivity, and the ideal candidate is committed to making the Animation Studio a safe space for all.)
• Willingness to ask questions when they don’t know or understand something.
• Comfort with enforcing rules and procedures among their peers.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Comfort speaking about the studio, its tools, materials and processes, and the kinds of courses and projects that students are working on in the space
• Prior folly or musical learning with live objects/instruments.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in a studio setting, using various non-toxic materials and tools.
• Manual dexterity to use hand tools and equipment.
• Strength to lift tools and materials (around 35 lb).

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OUTCOMES

• Understand the communication structure and expectations of the position and establish a working relationship with the supervisor.
• Develop time management skills and preparedness.
• Work independently on tasks and assignments in an efficient manner.
• Work professionally and set an excellent example as a community member.
• Set appropriate goals and priorities
• Manage time and be self-motivated.
• Work within appropriate authority and decision-making channels.
• Effectively participates in meetings or group settings.

JOB-SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

• Understand the full job responsibilities.
• Understand the workplace’s goals or mission and act according to those goals.
• Understand the relevant policies, media, and equipment for the job or site that you have been assigned.
• Work with the system created to enforce policies and guidelines consistently and efficiently.