Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is hiring: BRAVO - Sound Designer/Enginee

Position Type:Athletics/ActivitiesDate Posted:10/7/2024Location:Gwendolyn Brooks Middle SchoolDate Available:10/28/2024BRAVO - Sound Designer/EngineerRevised Oct 2024Perm/contract:TemporaryDepartment:Extra CurricularPrimary Reporting Location:BrooksLevel:N/ASalary:TBDDate Available:10/28/2024Job Category:Extra CurricularReports to:Sponsor/AdministrationPortrait of a District 97 Leader:Champions the vision of the school districtModels a forward-thinking and innovative mindsetStewards public funds with a high sense of responsibilityLeads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student successDemonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goalsLeads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district workGenerates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the communityAspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentialityDemonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all rolesActively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growthUnderstands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equityCourageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectationsAbout the RoleDates TBD based on Production Schedule for - times are flexible (Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm - based on stage availability and Saturdays, times vary) Must be available for all technical rehearsals and performancesThe Sound Designer/Engineer interacts with and responds to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement with the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.Essential Skills and Responsibilities:Read the script and score several times to understand the needs for the show and each character.Meet with Director to discuss sound, sfx and needs for productionDesign sound, program sfx and any sound needs for productionTest all mics, cables and headsets prior to first dress tech for any concerns, issues, breakage and request replacements as neededResponsible for overseeing and getting mics ready before each tech rehearsal, show and put away after each rehearsal and showArrive 30 minutes prior to dress tech's to assist with batteries, cables, tape and organizationArrive 110 minutes prior to start of shows to prepare mics, replace batteries, check cables and headsets and put on studentsAssist with putting microphones on all cast members wnd train Stagecrew to assistAssist Stage Manager with any troubleshooting with mic or sound issuesPerform mic check before all tech rehearsals and showsOperate/Engineer sound during each tech rehearsal and all performancesTrain music coordinator student assigned to playing the show tracksStrike includes returning sound board back to general sound plot and all microphones cleaned/put away - mic room/closet cleaned and organized - any issues or repairs communicated with Bravo OfficeLead with patience and professionalism at all timesLeave time daily to clean and organize work areas - safety and cleanliness are prioritiesCandidate Qualifications: Sound Designer/Engineer should have experience mixing up to 24 wireless microphonesExperience on an Allen & Heath sound boardAble to troubleshoot any and all sound issues that arise during technical rehearsals and performancesPhysical Requirements:This position requires the performance of light work-which may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.By signing this, I affirm that I have read and understand the contents of this document.______________________________________ ________________________Employee Signature Date