The Juilliard School
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Jessica Rothbart

DESCRIPTION

Description:

The Audio Technician’s primary duty is to work as an assistant to the Sound Supervisor & Lead Audio Engineer, supporting Juilliard’s students in a professional atmosphere as they perform in a multitude of performances and projects across varied genres in multiple venues.

This is a seasonal, 40 week position with a salary range of $51,000 - $53,000 per year.

Working at Juilliard

Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.

Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other’s company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.

Role Responsibilities:

• Along with the Sound Supervisor and Lead Audio Engineer, meets and works with all sound designers, conductors, and stage managers to determine each production’s needs
• Assist in the setup and testing of sound systems in all performance spaces
• Works with the Lead Audio Engineer to install sound systems in studios when required
• Perform duties of A1 or A2 on productions as assigned
• Coordinate with Media Production on productions when needed
• Install & maintain video systems for conductor and stage cameras, training all necessary personnel on these systems.
• Attend production meetings, tech rehearals, and performances as needed
• Update the Sound Supervisor on the status of the productions to which you are assigned
• Fulfill maintenance duties on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis both in the theaters and in the electrics/sound shop
• Assist Sound Supervisor and Lead Audio Engineer with administrative and technical paperwork

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work well collaboratively as part of and in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment
• A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and belonging.
• Three years experience running sound in a professional venue
• Experience in playback and live mixing
• Proactive in assessing situations and their needs
• Understanding how audio systems are installed and maintained
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of nights and weekends

Preferred Background:

• Experience working in an educational institution.
• Working knowledge of Dante systems
• Experience running and editing Qlab playback systems
• Experience using Digital consoles, especially Digico

*Please note that a cover letter submission is required of all applicants.

Benefits Offerings:

The Juilliard School provides competitive compensation and generous perks and benefits for all eligible employees.

*Benefit offerings may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement annuity plan with a generous employer contribution
• Optional, supplemental tax-deferred 403(b) retirement annuity plan
• Substantial paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 29 paid School holidays
• Long-term disability coverage and salary continuation
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Employee Wellness at the forefront:
  • Employee Assistance Programs provide confidential support, guidance, and resources to assist faculty and staff and immediate family members in the prevention, early intervention and resolution of problems that may impact someone personally or professionally.
  • Headspace - access to guided meditations, animations, articles and videos that helps users take care of their mind, at work and at home.
• Tuition-free Extension classes – enroll in Juilliard non-credit earning, non-degree seeking classes at Juilliard! Interested in taking voice lessons? Or do you want to learn to play the piano or guitar? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to dance ballet? Or you’re interested in the history of music? There are a vast array of options for you to immerse yourself in the Juilliard culture.
• Tickets to Juilliard performances are available free of charge, depending on availability (certain exclusions apply)
• 15% discount for staff at the Juilliard Store

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.

SALARY

$51,000.00 – $53,000.00 per gig

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