Student Sound & Audio Assistant - POOL

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking a student hourly to support the technical operations of the Theatre and Dance department. You will assist with venue setup, maintenance, and running crew during rehearsals and live performances.

Responsibilities include configuring lighting and audio systems, attending rehearsals, and helping with inventory and department tasks. This role is on-campus, hourly, and non-exempt.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring and operating professional audio systems as shown in application materials.
• Ability to function as the Front of House (FOH) audio engineer for departmental productions.

Responsibilities

• Venue setup and strike, configuring lighting, sound, seating for productions.
• Attend rehearsals and live performances as part of the running crew.
• Perform routine maintenance on theatrical systems and venue infrastructure.
• Assist with inventory management and departmental tasks.

Skills

FOH audio engineer

Live audio mixing

Wireless microphones

Mac platforms

Tools

QLab playback

Mac OS

Job description

This position supports the technical operations of the Department of Theatre and Dance by assisting with venue setup, maintenance, and performance execution. The role involves preparing and restoring performance spaces, maintaining theatrical systems, and serving as part of the running crew during rehearsals and live events. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Responsibilities also include general support tasks to meet the evolving needs of the department.

Job Description

40% - Venue Setup

• Prepare performance venues according to the specific technical and staging requirements of each production.
• Configuring lighting, sound, seating, and other production elements to meet artistic and safety standards.
• Restore venues to their standard or “stock” configuration following performances.
• Striking equipment, resetting lighting and sound systems, and general cleanup.

20% - Rehearsal and Performance Support

• Attend rehearsals and live performances as part of the running crew.
• Operating equipment, assisting performers and production staff, and ensuring smooth execution of technical cues.

10% - Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance on theatrical systems and venue infrastructure.
• Inspecting and servicing lighting, sound, rigging, and other technical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

10% - Departmental Support

• Assisting with special events, inventory management, or administrative tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Experience configuring and operating professional audio systems, as demonstrated in application materials.
• Ability to function as the Front of House (FOH) audio engineer for departmental productions.
  • Experience mixing live audio using:
  • Wired and wireless microphones
  • Line-level signal sources
  • Large-format audio consoles (32+ inputs, 16+ outputs)
  • QLab playback software and Mac platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of live streaming system configuration and operation, as indicated on application materials.
• Knowledge of standard theatrical operating procedures such as configuring and operating audio system(s) as indicated on application materials.
• Ability to work at heights from ladders, lifts, and grids, as indicated in application materials.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus