Job Details
The Audio Technician plays a vital role in supporting the Sound Supervisor & Lead Audio Engineer at The Juilliard School, ensuring that students and faculty have access to high-quality sound systems for various performances and projects across multiple venues.
- Works as an assistant to the Sound Supervisor & Lead Audio Engineer
- Supports students in a professional atmosphere
- Collaborates with sound designers, conductors, and stage managers to determine production needs
- Installs and maintains video systems for conductor and stage cameras
- Coordinates with Media Production on productions as needed
The Audio Technician is a seasonal, 40-week position with a salary range of $51,000 – $53,000 per year.
Working at Juilliard
The Juilliard School is a world-renowned institution founded in 1905, dedicated to providing the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world. The school’s mission is to empower students to achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.
| Key Values | Description |
|---|---|
| Excellence | Guides how we approach our work |
| Creative Enterprise | Encourages innovation and self-expression |
| Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging | Fosters a culture of inclusivity and respect |
Juilliard’s organizational culture values excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The school encourages employees to take ownership of shaping the organizational culture and provides opportunities for team-building throughout the year.
Role Responsibilities
The Audio Technician will work closely with the Sound Supervisor and Lead Audio Engineer to:
- Meet with sound designers, conductors, and stage managers to determine production needs
- Assist in the setup and testing of sound systems in all performance spaces
- Install sound systems in studios when required
- Perform duties of A1 or A2 on productions as assigned
- Coordinate with Media Production on productions as needed
- Install and maintain video systems for conductor and stage cameras
- Update the Sound Supervisor on the status of productions
- Perform maintenance duties on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis
- Assist with administrative and technical paperwork
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible for this role, applicants must:
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and belonging
- Three years of experience running sound in a professional venue
- Proactive approach to assessing situations
- Understanding of audio systems installation and maintenance
- Ability to work flexible schedules
- Ability to work nights and weekends
Preferred Background
Applicants with the following experience are preferred:
- Experience working in an educational institution
- Working knowledge of Dante systems
- Experience running and editing Qlab playback systems
- Experience using Digital consoles, especially Digico
Benefits Offerings
The Juilliard School provides competitive compensation and generous benefits for all eligible employees, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement annuity plan with employer contributions
- 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 and 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
The Juilliard School prioritizes employee wellness, offering:
- Employee Assistance Programs for confidential support and resources
- Access to Headspace for guided meditations and wellness resources
- Tuition-free Extension classes for personal development
- Free tickets to Juilliard performances
- 15% discount for staff at the Juilliard Store
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity for all employees, students, and 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
- Preference
- Gender identity
- Physical or mental disability
- Medical condition
- Predisposing genetic characteristics
- Marital status
- Predisposing genetic characteristics
- Partnership status
Salary
The salary range for this position is $51,000 – $53,000 per year.
