Temporary Overhire Board Operator

The New School; West Virginia; On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

The New School’s College of Performing Arts is seeking an Overhire Board Operator to support audio and video needs for academic performances and partner events on campus. You will manage projectors, video, and audio systems under the Audio & Video Supervisor, taking cues from stage management and implementing designs from the Sound or Projection Designer.

This role requires working knowledge of Qlab5, Isadora, Millumin, Watchout, and related tools, plus at least two years as a live sound

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of projection software such as Qlab5, Isadora, Millumin, or Watchout.
• Experience as a live sound engineer for concerts, corporate events, or theater (2+ years).
• Understanding of gain structure and video signal flow in theatrical systems.
• Ability to interpret technical riders, signal flow diagrams, and cue lists.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take cues from stage management during rehearsals and performances and assist in programming video content.
• Set up, patch, and test microphones and speakers according to designer specifications.
• Operate and strike equipment (projectors, cameras, audio consoles, playback systems) for events.
• Direct technicians and stage crew under supervision to meet standards.
• Communicate with leadership and designers to ensure successful productions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Tools

Qlab5

Isadora

Millumin

Watchout

Wireless Workbench6

Dante Virtual Soundcard

Dante Controller

Yamaha consoles

Midas consoles

Behringer consoles

Job description

Position Overview

The Production Department at The New School’s College of Performing Arts is looking for an Overhire Board Operator. The role reports to the Audio & Video Supervisor and is responsible for supporting the audio and video needs of academic‐related performances and partner events across the College. Responsibilities include managing projection, video, and audio systems during theatrical productions where live mixing is not required, taking cues from stage management, and implementing designs from the Sound or Projection Designer.

Core Capabilities, Primary Duties, and Responsibilities

• Take cues from stage management during technical rehearsals and performances of drama shows; assist in programming video content using Qlab, Watchout, Millumin, Isadora, or other software.
• Understand and execute design technical aspects, interpreting audio and video needs, signal flow plans, I/O lists, ground plans.
• Set up, place, patch, and test microphones and speakers per the sound designer’s specifications.
• Provide professional, courteous service to all parties.
• Serve as System Tech and Console Operator: set up, operate, and strike equipment (projectors, cameras, audio consoles, playback systems) before, during, and after events.
• Direct technicians, Assistant Stage Managers, or stagecrew members under supervision, offering guidance to meet the institution’s standard.
• Complete any additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Qlab5, Isadora, Millumin, Watchout, or similar projection software.
• At least 2 years of experience as a live sound engineer for concerts, corporate events, or theater.
• Excellent knowledge of proper gain structure and video signal flow in theatrical systems.
• Working knowledge of audio software such as Wireless Workbench6, Dante Virtual Soundcard, Dante Controller, etc.
• Ability to interpret event technical documents: technical riders, signal flow diagrams, input lists, ground plans, run‑of‑show, cue lists.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to communicate with leadership and designers to ensure successful productions.
• Dependable punctuality, professionalism, and collaborative attitude with students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Corporate, special events, festival sound, and broadcast experience.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work independently.
• Physical capability: lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders/scaffolding, operate Genies, comfortable working at heights.
• Knowledge of digital audio consoles (Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Midas, Behringer).

Work Mode

Primarily on‑site and based on campus to support effective collaboration.

Salary Range

$30.00 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The New School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.