Arts Center Lighting/Audio Engineer

About the position

The Covey Center for the Arts is looking for qualified lighting designers and audio engineers to join our live events team. The Covey Center for the Arts provides lighting and audio support for Provo City sponsored events as well as for rental clients of the Covey Center main performance hall including dance, theater, concerts, corporate events and more.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate lighting, staging, and audio/video equipment.
• Design lighting and/or audio aspects of productions as needed.
• Load and unload trucks with theatrical equipment, props, sets, etc.
• Operate as show caller as needed.
• Help with set construction.
• Be a member of running crews for live performances.
• Perform care and maintenance of stage equipment.
• Perform backstage custodial tasks.
• Help in other areas of the building and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of training or experience working in a theatrical environment, including setting up and running sound and/or lighting equipment, console operation, programming, design, and troubleshooting.
• Ability and willingness to work long irregular hours including: weekdays, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Must comply with Provo City dress and grooming standards.
• Valid, lawful driver's license.
• Skill in performing duties in a manner that demonstrates respect, integrity, courtesy, and kindness towards fellow workers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to focus on and complete assigned tasks effectively and pay careful attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with Yamaha and Allen & Heath consoles and digital and analog audio equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to mix a multi-microphone show (potentially up to 48 channels), including both concert and theatrical performances.
• Understanding of sound and video related software including, but not limited to: QLab, Dante Networking, Wireless Workbench, and Apple Scripts.
• Proficiency with EOS family of lighting consoles.
• Ability to hang, focus, repair and maintain theatrical lighting equipment.
• Understanding of DMX protocols and intelligent fixtures.
• Experience in designing dance, theatrical, and concert lighting.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $15.00-$18.00 hourly.
• Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA).
• Free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park.
• A free Provo City Library Card.
• A 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only).
• Discounts from various local and national vendors.