Master Technician, Audio & Electrics

Work requires irregular hours, including nights, weekends and overtime.

Hopkins Center

Reporting to the Senior Production Manager, this position is classified as IATSE. This Master Technician position is primarily responsible for providing technical support to meet complex audio and lighting requirements through a master's level of skill in all aspects of the trade. The Hopkins Center presents and produces live arts events of all genres as well as supports College events and functions. This position is a 1 FTE, twelve month position which is regularly scheduled to work at least forty hours per week.

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Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO IATSE UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.

Work Schedule: 40 hours a week, varied hours including nights and weekends. This is a full-time 12-month position.

OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 04/25/2025 THROUGH 05/01/2025

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This position is responsible for the design, operation, oversight, and execution of sound system requirements for Hopkins Center rehearsals, performances, and events. This includes various types of sound equipment and tools such as analog and digital mixing consoles, front of house and onstage monitor speaker systems, various types of microphones, wireless frequency coordination, communication systems, multi-track recording systems, Mac and Windows based computers and associated audio software, internal and external dynamics (compressors, gates, limiters) and time based effects (reverb, delay) and equalizers. This role determines sound system layout and cabling, speaker selection, types, and locations of microphones to be used and creates input/output assignment documentation for front of house and monitors.

Lighting Support
This position may design, execute, and participate in all aspects of lighting instrumentation related to lighting designs for events. This includes programming, operating, or overseeing the operation of lighting consoles for rehearsal, performances and events as well as hanging and focusing lighting equipment from heights via personnel lift, ladders, and catwalks. Understands lighting plots and paperwork. Be able to create lighting looks suited to lectures, dance, and theatrical productions.

Video Support
Participates in installation and operation of video projectors, display equipment and cameras. Performs basic video editing tasks to prepare media for live presentation as well as assists in the set-up and operation of PowerPoint and other digital media presentations as components of live performances in addition to assisting in operation and production of virtual and live-streamed events.

Carpentry/Repair/Maintenance and Miscellaneous Support
Participates in the installation and assembly of scenery, staging, and musical instrument setup. Includes operating and supporting others in the safe operation of counterweight fly systems and assigning appropriate loading of weights for flying scenery and electrics. Prepares and performs repair, maintenance, and documentation of audio equipment and assists with maintenance of lighting and stage equipment and developing/revising policies and protocols. Maintains inventory of audio supplies and advises on lighting and stage supplies; advises on needs to replace/purchase. Assists Management on annual inspection of technical systems and components.

This role is responsive to the needs of artist's production representatives, directors, designers, etc. and may coordinate assigned activities backstage for the department's needs during rehearsals and performances. Assists management in assuring the safe use of a variety of potentially dangerous stage equipment and in implementing procedures for safe and efficient audio set-ups, stage lighting, stage set-ups, rigging, and other technical production practices. Assists in loading and unloading of equipment to/from vehicles. Operates rental vehicles for transportation of artists and equipment to remote performance locations.

Training/Coaching/Safety
Provides direction and oversight of student and Union work crews in all aspects of the production process including monitoring the progress of work with delegated departments to ensure that schedules and specifications are met, and supervisors are informed on the status of work. May provide instruction to visiting personnel and other production staff, as requested. Assists management in assuring the safe use of stage equipment and in implementing procedures for safe and efficient technical production practices. The Hop provides timely CPR training/certification for all full-time technicians.