Sound Supervisor (Production)Seasonal Employment
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Job Location:
Chautauqua - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chautauqua Institutions Program Office establishes and leads programmatic vision building programs relationships and partnerships that align with Chautauqua Institutions Mission and strategic plan. âThe Production Department supports the Program Office in planning and facilitating year-round production in all rehearsal performance and program venues focusing on the 9-week summer season.
The Sound Supervisor will manage all aspects of audio for the production team under the supervision of the Director of Production and Production Managers. The Sound Supervisor will assist the Production Manager in overseeing all aspects of Audio Production in the Amphitheater as well as providing audio expertise to the entire Production Department. Working with the Amphitheater Production Manager to build and sustain a strong seasonal audio team through recruiting training and evaluating all Amphitheater audio employees. They will work closely in the management of show budgets contracts payroll production estimates and during events supervision of employees within the Audio crew.
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $25.00/Hour and with demonstrated experience and qualifications candidates may earn up to $35.00/Hour.
About Your Work Day
- Assist the Amphitheatre Production Manager with production advances related to audio needs including coordinating labor calls executing technical riders and securing rental equipment and audio services.
- Assist in maintaining and recording show budgets and production estimates.
- Can act as A1/FOH Engineer for any Amphitheater event as needed.
- Work with the Amphitheater Production Manager to onboard and train all seasonal audio staff.
- In conjunction with the Production Manager conduct walkthroughs and serve as a point of contact for events and production personnel on all show-related matters.
- Will assist with audio site-specific tasksi.e. site maintenance shuffling gear escorting vehicles etc. as needed.
- Assist in creating technical solutions for various audio challenges.
- Take the lead on system tuning.
- Facilitating the installation and maintenance of all audio-related equipment including troubleshooting and repair and coordinating parts and supply ordering and pickup.
- Uphold safe practices and maintain a safe working environment.
- Advise tours resident companies speakers and CHQ departments on all audio aspects the use of audio equipment safety rules and labor rules.
- Assist the Production Manager in scheduling seasonal audio staff. Supervise audio staff.
- Manage the maintenance and repair of audio equipment.
- Provide input on equipment purchases rentals repairs and upgrades.
- Maintain audio equipment and inventory to ensure efficient operation.
- Perform show duties as needed to support a performance.
- Stay abreast of best practices and new technology in your field.
- Other duties as assigned.
About the Referral Program
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.
While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
You will be scheduled to work an average of 40 hours/week. Scheduled hours may include evenings weekends and holidays based on business needs.
About Living on the Grounds
This position offers employer-provided housing.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts education religion and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts lectures interfaith worship/programs and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company a comprehensive hotel food & beverage conference and events organization.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission vision and diverse communities and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass free of cost which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility(IDEA) as a priorityin our strategic plan 150 of our five core values is The dignity and contributions of all people. We are committed to creating conditionswhereeveryone can engage ascompleteand valued participants in the Chautauqua Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed toequitableand inclusive hiring not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal state or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who candemonstrateexperience engagement and professionalexpertisein IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at.â
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.
