Audio Engineer (Chautauqua Theater Company)/Seasonal Employment Job at Chautauqu

Audio Engineer (Chautauqua Theater Company)/Seasonal Employment

Job Category: Theater

Requisition Number: SOUND003896

Posted: December 4, 2024

Employment Type: Full-Time

Rate: $15.50 USD per hour

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Description

The Chautauqua Theater Company summer season will consist of fully produced productions, as well as several new play workshops/readings. To learn more about the season and the company, please visit theater.chq.org. We build our season around the Actor’s Equity Safety Guidelines in addition to following the guidelines of the CDC, IATSE, USA, and SDC.

Compensation for this position starts at $15.50/hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $16.50/hour. Chautauqua Theater Company provides housing and a travel stipend.

About Your Work Day

• Work closely with the Sound Supervisor and Assistant Sound Supervisor in the hang/focus/rigging/maintenance of all sound equipment.
• Serve as a member of the run crew – either running the boards or working backstage assisting the Production Team – for all productions throughout the season.
• Assist with strike and load-in, including setup and teardown of tech tables.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Your Schedule

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement. A typical work week is 5-6 days, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

About Living on the Grounds

This position offers employer-provided housing, which includes a private bedroom and shared living space. Residency starts in early June and ends mid-to-late August.

Minimum Requirements

1-3 years of combined sound equipment education/experience.

Our Commitment to IDEA

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan. We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices.