Sound Engineer

Salary | Seasonal

Posted May 1, 2024

Position Summary

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is seeking a Sound Engineer for its 2024-25 domestic and international tours. This position is responsible for all sound elements of Company performances, outreach programs, and special events. The Sound Engineer will be responsible for recreating the sound designs for all performances. This is a yellow card touring position under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).

The successful candidate must have the ability to adapt to a wide range of venue types and technical capabilities and ensure the highest quality sound possible with the resources available. The candidate must possess strong communication skills, time management skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills. They must demonstrate a self-starter, dynamic, and dedicated work ethic and must be willing and able to carry out duties as needed to ensure a safe and positive environment for the dancers. They must also have a demonstrated history of successful teamwork in a working group where mutual support, flexibility, and trust are key factors of a productive and friendly work environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise the integration of touring sound system with host venue
Establish and tune main audience speaker system as well as on-stage monitor system
Facilitate setup of performance and communication systems, including headsets, paging system, and staff radios
Work with choreographers and composers to deliver their artistic vision with the resources available
Load and unload trucks at the warehouse and all venues
Participate in the preparation of the annual operating budget
Handle other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of four years of live theater, touring dance, concerts, and/or production experience
Functional competencies in safe use of sound equipment
Computer skills: Mac OS, Windows OS, MS Office, AVID Pro Tools, Q Lab, Digital Sound Consoles & Vectorworks
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work graciously in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with diplomacy and tact
Experience working with stagehands in union and non-union environments
Valid Passport and Driver’s License
16’ box truck driving experience

Compensation

$1,650 weekly salary.

The advertised pay rate is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

How to Apply

Click on the apply link below and upload a file for each application requirement (accepted formats include .doc, .docx, or .pdf). Please include your name in the file names of each document. Only applicants who submit the following will be considered:

Resume
Cover letter detailing your interest in this position
Contact information for two professional references

Applications will not be considered without these items. No phone calls, please.

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NOTE: Due to the volume of submissions from job applicants, we are only able to follow up with candidates who we believe are a strong match to the requirements of the position as advertised. Thank you for your interest in working at Ailey.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

ABOUT AILEY

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, and Ailey Extension.

The organization’s mission is to further the pioneering work of the choreographer, dancer, and cultural leader Alvin Ailey by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.The Ailey organization uses the beauty and humanity of the African-American heritage and other cultures to inspire and unite people of all races, ages, and backgrounds.

Annually, nearly 500,000 people experience Ailey performances and programs. Designated “Cultural Ambassador to the World” by the U.S. Congress, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has 32 of the most talented dancers in the world and a diverse repertory that is unparalleled in modern dance. A typical year includes engagements in its home base of New York City with five weeks each winter at New York City Center, a North American tour that visits 20+ cities, and extensive international touring.

The multi-faceted Ailey organization also encompasses: Ailey II, a widely-touring second company that showcases "the next generation of dance"; The Ailey School, which provides world-class training to students ages 3-25; Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, which provide people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds with the opportunity to explore dance, build self-esteem, and develop life skills; and Ailey Extension, which offers dozens of “real classes for real people” each week at Ailey’s building in midtown Manhattan, The Joan Weill Center for Dance.