MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manages the audiovisual technology for all Center for the Arts events, including live and recorded audio systems, live stream systems, projectors/video systems, and lighting systems. 

• Oversees and manages audio and performance technical operations for all CAS performance venues, including, Loudis Concert Hall, Puglisi Orchestra Hall, Gore Recital Hall, and Thompson Theater.   

• Plans, installs, operates, and maintains audiovisual equipment in Puglisi Orchestra Hall, Gore Recital Hall, Loudis Recital Hall, Bayard Sharp Hall, and other necessary performance locations on or off campus. 

• Designs, installs, operates, and maintains audio systems for major events in performance venues.  

• Records audio and video for nearly 300 events, including student recitals, faculty recitals, ensemble performances, and guest artist recitals. 

• Oversees live streaming of events. 

• Provides sound re-enforcement for performances and lectures. 

• Produces and distributes recordings, with limited edits, to students, faculty, ensembles, and guest artists. 

• Monitors and adjusts audio levels during live performances. Recruits and retains a student technical crew, including interviewing, hiring, and training for all Center for the Arts performances. 

• Supervises a team of event technical student crew to execute the setup, operation, and tear down of technology for Center for the Arts events. 

• Schedules event technicians for nearly 300 events during the academic year 

• Creates step-by-step guides of operational procedures for all performances for student event technicians to reference during setup, operation, and tear down of performances. 

• Coordinates with performers and event technical staff about technical requirements for dress rehearsals or recording sessions. 

• Assesses and meets the needs and requirements including any technical riders to performing groups’ contracts. 

• Negotiates with School of Music faculty, students, managers and directors to meet performance needs within the capabilities and limitations of event venues. 

• Coordinates technical overlap with University Media Services when music venues are required for non-School of Music events. 

• Works with Disability Support Services to plan and implement necessary accessibility accommodations such as hearing assistance systems and event captioning. 

• Works collaboratively with SOM faculty and large ensemble directors in the planning, implementation, editing, and mastering of ensemble audio recordings for UD SOM performances. 

• Estimate costs and calculates bills for services and equipment used outside of the School of Music performances. 

• Maintains the performance event venues in safe and proper operating condition. 

• Identifies, locates, and oversees contracts for special staffing, staging, or audiovisual equipment rentals from University Media Services or third-party vendors for necessary shows. 

• Maintains and recommends purchase of necessary hardware and software. 

• Directs and coordinates the activities of technical crew members during rehearsals and live performances. 

• Acts as House Manager and Front of House Director if/when required.  

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or GED with vocational/technical training in theater technology and five years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Completion of a USITT certificate training program or degree in theater technology or audio production preferred.  

• Live performance recording and sound reinforcement experience. 

• Experience in multi-track audio recording and mixing.  

• Experience working in an academic or professional venue preferred. 

• Experience with high-end recording hardware. 

• Experience with standard recording and post-production software (e.g. ProTools and Logic Pro) 

• Basic computer literacy in both MacOS and Windows operating systems. 

• Experience with computing hardware connections and understanding of electronic and audio fundamentals. 

• Experience with audio, lighting and video system design. 

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, read floor plans and lighting diagrams. 

• Ability to solve complex technical problems under time constraints. 

• Ability to work independently.  

• Ability to communicate effectively with people having varied levels of technical knowledge.

Special requirements: 

• Must work evenings, weekends and holidays to support the demands of various events.  

• Ability to lift audio equipment up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.  

• Ability to work with ladders, lifts and scaffolding on a semi-regular basis.  

• Ability to discern accurately color, pitch, tone and volume of sound.