Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival · 15 hours ago
Festival Audio Engineer
Becket, MA 01223
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23.58/hr - $26/hr
3+ years expJacob's Pillow Dance Festival is seeking a Festival Audio Engineer to facilitate all audio elements of non-theater based programming. The role involves planning and preparing for events, assisting in the installation of audio systems, and supporting various activities during the festival.
EventsNon ProfitPerforming ArtsTraining
Responsibilities
Participate in the creation of an accessible and collaborative work environment that enables artists and technicians to create together positively and safely
Act as the primary audio point of contact for all non-theater based programming including but not limited to Gala, Pride Party, show specific dance parties, fundraising/member receptions, daily pre-show talks, and weekly scholar talks
Attend advancing and production meetings with visiting companies, community partners, and other JP departments to ensure audio requirements for events and activities are clarified and confirmed
Assist the EOPM in maintaining detailed and clear paperwork
Actively participate in load-ins, work calls, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, performances, changeovers, and load-outs in all venues as assigned by the Audio Supervisor
Engineer or serve as an A2 for productions as assigned by the Audio Supervisor
Assist the Head Engineers in troubleshooting system or production based technical issues
Assist the Audio Supervisor in maintaining and repairing rental and house equipment
With assistance from the Audio Supervisor design, document, and lead the installation and use of audio systems for non-theater programming and campus support spaces
Assist in the planning, preparation and execution of Festival exhibitions
Assist in the implementation of the weather plan for HJL and other outdoor programming
Support the Video Documentation Team in recording all non-theater based programming
Manage audio calls as needed and assigned by the Audio Supervisor
Attend all organizational, departmental and production meetings including a weekly All-Staff Meeting
Under the general direction of the DoTP, assist with coordination of emergency response for staff and patrons in the event of an emergency or extreme weather
Complete Adult/Child CPR, First Aid, and Cultural Competence Training (provided to all seasonal staff during the pre-season)
Assist and support other departments, including non-production departments, as needed on use of audio equipment
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional theatrical audio engineering experience
Knowledge of and experience with theatrical audio systems, equipment and standard operating procedures
Knowledge and experience with Google App suite as well as industry-standard applications such as Isadora, Qlab, Watchout, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
Experience troubleshooting and repairing audio systems and equipment
Willingness to learn
Ability to work proactively, creatively, flexibly, kindly, safely, and collaboratively
Preferred
Experience working in a performing arts educational environment
Knowledge and experience in dance production
Experience working outdoors or in non-traditional venues
Understanding of and experience with spatial sound systems and equipment
Experience supervising and managing staff and/or equipment
Knowledge of the Vectorworks suite of software
Experience working on productions that incorporate robotics, motion capture technologies and extended reality technologies such as augmented reality or virtual reality
Experience driving cargo vans and box trucks
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Three meals a day
Free access to classes
Performances
Talks
And studio usage.
Company
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
At Jacob’s Pillow, our mission is to support dance creation, presentation, education, and preservation; and to engage and deepen public appreciation and support for dance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lila Kanner
Chief Philanthropy Officer
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