Spring Musical - Sound Designer

Wilmington Public Schools; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 5,100 - 6,100; Part time

Job summary

Wilmington Public Schools in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Spring Musical Sound Designer for after‑school/evening work. The role involves coordinating with the production team, determining sound requirements, and creating a QLAB workspace with all cues for the performances.

You will set up and operate the auditorium sound system, assist in rehearsals, and teach students how to run the sound board and cues, with duties including strike at show's end.

Qualifications

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Meet with the production team over to go over schedules and pertinent information for the production.
• Determine sound requirements for performances (microphones, monitors, loudspeakers, etc.) and sound effects that are required for the show.
• Identify equipment owned by the schools, locate what must be purchased or rented, obtain quotes and help stay within budget.
• Create QLAB workspace containing all cues for the performance.
• Set up auditorium sound system for rehearsals and performances including mixers, microphones, loudspeakers, monitors, and playback devices.
• Set up computers for technical rehearsals and performances.
• Attend rehearsals and performances to teach students how to run the sound board and cues.
• Assist in strike with production team and auditorium manager.

Job description

Spring Musical - Sound Designer

Wilmington Public Schools Wilmington High School - Wilmington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Jan 26, 2027

Job Description

• Meet with the production team over to go over schedules and pertinent information to the production.
• Determine sound requirements for performances (microphones, monitors, loudspeakers, surround sound, etc.) and sound effects that are required for the show.
• Work with the director and auditorium manager to identify sound equipment owned by the schools that can be utilized for the performances, identify any sound equipment that needs to be purchased/rented, obtain quotes and work with director to remain within budget constraints.
• Create QLAB workspace (sound program) containing all effect cues (projections, sound effects, voiceovers, recorded music, etc.) for the performance.
• Setup auditorium sounds system for the technical rehearsals and performances including mixers analog and digital, microphones, loud speakers, monitors, instruments, playback devices.
• Setup computers for technical rehearsals and performances
• Attend rehearsals in accordance with the director.
• Attend all technical rehearsals and performances (as agreed upon with the director) to teach students how to run sound board and sound cues.
• Assist in strike in accordance with production team and auditorium manager
• COMPENSATION: $500
• Position Type: After school/Evening
• Salary: $500 to $500 Stipend

Athletics & Activities > Theater Production

Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice of Non-Discrimination All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Wilmington Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Ferrara , Band Teacher & Director
• 159 Church Street
• Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]