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Audio Technician Job at Los Angeles LGBT Center in Los Angeles

Los Angeles LGBT Center · Los Angeles, CA, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

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Program
Special Events

Department
Cultural Arts

Reports to
Technical Events Manager

Category
Relief/On-Call, Non-Exempt

CENTER’S MISSION
Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

JOB SUMMARY
As scheduled and under the general supervision of the Director of Event Operations[1] , provide audio support for special events, performances, and routine rental situations at various Center locations.[2]

% of Role
85%

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Event Operations

Prepare and operate audio equipment for events including theatrical performances, concerts, screenings, memorials, receptions, etc.

Set up and breakdown of audio equipment.

Load in/out audio equipment using a sound plot, under Technical Manager[3] direction, or implement your own ideas

Troubleshoot and resolveaudio issues before, during, and after events.

Mixshows and events independently or with stage manager cueing.

Testing audio equipment for volume, tone, and clarity.

Provide post-event feedback regarding event execution, equipment performance, and facility use.

15%

Other Duties

Evaluate audio equipment for repair and maintenance.

Load, unload, pack, and assist with transporting gear to and from various locations.

Follow safety and security procedures for equipment, access, and overall event operations.

Participate in staff meetings, special events, and related activities as requested.

Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities (Budgetary & Direct Supervisory)
0%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Solid background in live, special, and theatrical events for a variety of spaces including small (50 seats), medium (200) houses, and outdoor and/or alternative spaces.

Minimum three years of experience running audio boards for live events.

Working knowledge of and the ability to operate audio boards and various audio equipment such as microphones, stands, speakers, cables, etc.

Ensuring safe operating sound levels

Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues relevant to LGBTQ people

A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and an ability to interact appropriately with visiting as well as on-site technicians, theatrical producers, directors, designers, artists, and clients.

Computer and internet literacy and prior experience with complex computer software

Ability to implement event details from written work orders and to work effectively with minimal supervision, as a team, as a team leader, and alone

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to mix multiple live audio inputs.

Experience with Midas, Allen & Heath, and Yamaha audio boards.

Experience with QLab, Recording Software, & Spotify

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as a condition of employment for all employees who work on the Center’s premises, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org .

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En Español:

Si no puede completar esta solicitud debido a una discapacidad, póngase en contacto con este empleador para solicitar un alojamiento o un proceso de solicitud alternativo. Informes del Departamento de Artes Culturales de Eventos Especiales del Programa a la Categoría de Relief/On-Call, No Exempt CENTERS MISSION Construyendo un mundo en el que las personas LGBT prosperen como miembros sanos, iguales y completos de la sociedad. JOB SUMARIO Tal y como está programado y bajo la supervisión general del Director de Operaciones de Eventos [1] , provee soporte de audio para eventos especiales, actuaciones y situaciones de alquiler de rutina en varias ubicaciones del Centro. Reunión, eventos especiales y actividades relacionadas según se solicite. Trabajar horas flexibles, incluidas las noches y los fines de semana, basándose en los horarios de eventos. Realizar tareas adicionales según se asigne. Responsabilidades de gestión (Budgetary & Direct Supervisory) 0% REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Un fondo sólido en eventos en vivo, especiales y teatrales para una variedad de espacios, incluidos pequeños (50 asientos), casas medianas (200) y espacios al aire libre y/o alternativos. Un mínimo de tres años de experiencia en ejecutar placas de audio para eventos en directo. Conocimiento de trabajo y la capacidad de operar tablas de audio y varios equipos de audio como micrófonos, stands, altavoces, cables, etc. Asegurar niveles de funcionamiento seguros Conocimiento o experiencia de trabajo con la comunidad LGBTQ y familiaridad con temas relevantes para las personas LGBTQ Un lugar apasionado para que los artistas del Centro trabajen y su equipo de trabajo en un mundo con detalles de comunicación y / o personalidades LGBTQ. El Centro LGBT de Los Ángeles es un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades y se compromete a fomentar la diversidad dentro de su personal. Las solicitudes son alentadas de todas las personas independientemente de su raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género y expresión, sexo, embarazo, parto y condiciones médicas relacionadas, religión, discapacidad, edad, estatus militar o veterano político, incluido el estatus de víctima de violencia doméstica, afiliación o acoso, información genética (incluyendo historial médico), actividades médicas o laborales.