What are the responsibilities and job description for the Musical Theatre Sound Engineer - RT - Gallaher #30472 position at Christina School District?
Position Type
Substitute/Teacher
Date Posted
3/4/2025
Location:
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
Date Available
School year 2024 - 2025
Closing Date
03/13/2025
District
Christina School District POSITION: Musical Theater Sound Engineer (Reported time/non-benefit position)
LOCATION: Gallaher Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Musical Director
Goal
Design, operate, and maintain the sound system for large musical theater productions. Collaborate with the director and production team to create high quality learning experiences for the cast and crew. Ensure clear, balanced, and immersive sound experiences for audiences.
Qualifications
SALARY: $24/hour
Responsibilities
Human Resources Office
1988 S College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: (302) 552-2600
Website: www.christinak12.org
An acceptable Criminal Background Report and a Child Abuse Registry check showing you are not on the Registry at any level
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
Substitute/Teacher
Date Posted
3/4/2025
Location:
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
Date Available
School year 2024 - 2025
Closing Date
03/13/2025
District
Christina School District POSITION: Musical Theater Sound Engineer (Reported time/non-benefit position)
LOCATION: Gallaher Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Musical Director
Goal
Design, operate, and maintain the sound system for large musical theater productions. Collaborate with the director and production team to create high quality learning experiences for the cast and crew. Ensure clear, balanced, and immersive sound experiences for audiences.
Qualifications
- Has experience in live music sound engineering, preferably in musical theater or concert settings
- Holds degree or certificate in related field, such as audio engineering, music performance, music education or or equivalent professional experience; preferred, but not required
- Has excellent musical ear for equalizing, mixing, and balancing live sound
- Has proficiency in selection, application, and operation of live sound equipment, including digital and analog mixing consoles, various types of wired and wireless microphones, playback devices, speaker and monitor systems
- Has strong knowledge of strategic microphone placement for actors and musicians
- Must be able to troubleshoot technical issues quickly under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with director, production team, performers, and stage crew
- Has understanding of and uses best practices for maintaining sound equipment
SALARY: $24/hour
Responsibilities
- Design and operate live sound systems for musical theater productions
- Collaborate with director and production team to plan and execute sound designs effectively
- Assess equipment needs for major productions, accounting for resources already available and outlining items needing to be reasonably acquired
- Oversee the set up and striking of all sound equipment
- Assist in the installation and return of rental sound equipment.
- Manage and maintain microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and other audio equipment during production run
- Program and operate digital and analog mixing consoles
- Create plan for sharing of microphones between performers
- Create cue sheets and/or mark cues as needed
- Fit performers with wireless microphones
- Train and supervise backstage assistants, both staff and students, as needed
- EQ microphones for specific performance venue and performers
- Mix live sound for performances, making real-time adjustments to ensure optimal balance between vocals and instrumental accompaniment or recorded sound tracks
- Perform pre-show sound checks, adjusting audio settings as needed
- Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure sound equipment functions correctly before and during performances
Human Resources Office
1988 S College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: (302) 552-2600
Website: www.christinak12.org
An acceptable Criminal Background Report and a Child Abuse Registry check showing you are not on the Registry at any level
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
Salary : $24
