BRAVO - Sound Operator

Revised Oct 2024

Portrait of a District 97 Leader:

• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

About the Role

Dates TBD based on Production Schedule for - times are flexible (Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm - based on stage availability and Saturdays, times vary) Must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances

The Sound Operator interacts with and responds to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement with the district's equity commitments as expressed in  Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity. 

Essential Skills and Responsibilities:

1. Read the script and score several times to understand the needs for the show and each character.
2. Meet with Director to discuss sound, sfx and needs for production
3. Design sound, program sfx and any sound needs for production
4. Test all mics, cables and headsets prior to first dress tech for any concerns, issues, breakage and request replacements as needed
5. Responsible for overseeing and getting mics ready before each tech rehearsal, show and put away after each rehearsal and show
6. Arrive 30 minutes prior to dress tech's to assist with batteries, cables, tape and organization
7. Arrive 110 minutes prior to start of shows to prepare mics, replace batteries, check cables and headsets and put on students
8. Assist with putting microphones on all cast members wnd train Stagecrew to assist
9. Assist Stage Manager with any troubleshooting with mic or sound issues
10. Perform mic check before all tech rehearsals and shows
11. Operate/Engineer sound during each tech rehearsal and all performances
12. Train music coordinator student assigned to playing  the show tracks
13. Strike includes returning sound board back to general sound plot and all microphones cleaned/put away - mic room/closet cleaned and organized - any issues or repairs communicated with Bravo Office
14. Lead with patience and professionalism at all times
15. Leave time daily to clean and organize work areas - safety and cleanliness are priorities

Candidate Qualifications:

• Sound Operator should have experience mixing up to 24 wireless microphones
• Experience on an Allen & Heath sound board
• Able to troubleshoot any and all sound issues that arise during technical rehearsals and performances

Physical Requirements: 

This position requires the performance of light work�which may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.  The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.