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Chicago Artists Coalition

Chicago Artists Coalition is hiring: Audio Manager in Aurora

Chicago Artists Coalition, Aurora, IL, United States, 60505

Content Summary: Audio Manager at Aurora, for Chicago Artists Coalition

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Paramount Theatre/Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA), an innovative organization located on Stolp Island in the Fox River in the heart of the richly diverse community of historic Aurora, Illinois (one hour from downtown Chicago), is seeking an Audio Manager. ACCA is the parent organization, which also includes a 501(c)3 arm under the name of Paramount Arts Centre, Inc. It operates four performance venues: the 6,000-person RiverEdge Park, the 1,843-seat landmark Paramount Theatre, the 165-seat, newly renovated Copley Theatre, and the brand new Stolp Island Theatre: a 9,000 square foot development that includes an intimate 98-seat 4,600 square foot theater. ACCA produces and presents over 500 performances each year, including star-studded touring productions, a self-produced Broadway Series of musicals (which has the largest theater subscription base in the country) and the self-produced Bold Series for an annual audience of 350,000 patrons from over 250 communities.

DEPARTMENT – Audio, Lighting & Media Department

DIRECT REPORTING – This position reports to Director of Production (DoP)

POSITION STATUS & SCHEDULE – Full time exempt; generally 8-9 hour days Monday-Friday; extended hours during tech some weekends, evenings and holidays.

COMPENSATION – Annual salary commensurate with experience and skill set with a minimum salary starting at $63,000. Position also qualifies for an excellent benefits package including health insurance, paid time off package, and matching 401k.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES – The Audio Manager will be responsible for departmental management of scheduling, budgeting, and inventory maintenance of the audio equipment and management of install crews for audio elements. Significant ingenuity, flexibility, and time management will be essential in the success of this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES –

  1. Read and become familiar with the scripts for upcoming productions.
  2. View and become familiar with scenic designs for each production with particular awareness of ALM integration.
  3. Attend show-related meetings and staff meetings and advocate for ALM Department’s interests.
  4. Work with the Production Management in support of strategic departmental development.
  5. Follow Paramount safety practices and maintain all ALM work areas in a safe and organized state. Ensure that all equipment is safely used by others.
  6. Work with designers to secure rentals/exchanges and ensure related payments, deliveries, pick-ups, and returns happen on time and within budget.
  7. Work with Production Management to schedule installation and strike of all Audio equipment.
  8. Coordinate rental dates and crossover for audio between various productions.
  9. Ensure preparation for and facilitate installation of applicable audio integration, coordinating with TD Team, Lead Stagehand, and Sound Designer.
  10. Update and maintain audio inventories and ensure up-to-date inventories are posted on the website.
  11. Track rate of usage and replenish applicable expendables and make purchases to maintain adequate supply of expendables.
  12. Work with TDs to create storage plan and stage crew to create charging plan for all batteries and other applicable Audio equipment and ensure it is followed and updated.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES –

  1. Ability to safely navigate moving, lifting, and transporting equipment & materials, including knowledge of safe lifting techniques and awareness of when and how to use mechanical assistance or the assistance of a coworker.
  2. Experience in implementing and successfully tracking budgets.
  3. A hands-on attitude. Be willing to jump in with the rest of the team to assist.
  4. Superior communication, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.

ACCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, marital or familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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