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Lead Audio Engineer
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Principal Responsibilities:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Lead Audio Engineer responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of building-wide audio systems, mixing live audio, audio for video recording and webcasting, and associated audio-visual tasks set forth by the JCCSF Production Manager. The Lead Audio Engineer is a member of Lead Production Team acting as primary point technician for events, as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Front-of-house audio engineer responsible for live sound reinforcement for performances, lectures, and events for the JCCSF in accordance with guidelines set forth by the JCCSF Production and Technology Manager.
• Responsible for audio set-up and strike as needed for each event.
• Audio record live performances and provide live audio feeds where appropriate
• Set up & operate portable audio systems throughout the Center as needed
• Interpret and execute detailed input list and stage plot information.
• Perform proactive, scheduled maintenance on building-wide audio systems.

General

• Act as lead day-of production staff for events, as assigned.
  • Ensure production plans are executed per schedules, stage, and lighting plots.
  • Primary point of contact for production staff and program managers when Production Manager is not present.
• Assist Production Manager in providing training on policies and procedures to overhire staff, as well as ongoing coaching and constructive feedback.
• Interacts with program managers and clients on the day of the event to verify event needs and those needs are being met.
• Communicate technical problems or personnel issues to supervisor or program manager as appropriate.
• Provide additional support to theatre technical staff for load in, performance and strike when needed such as supplemental audio and backline equipment, lighting, and props
• Provide additional AV support throughout the building, when needed. Set up projectors, interface laptops, set up portable audio.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all AV equipment as tasked.
• Model behavior based on JCCSF working principles and customer service standards.
• Be committed to the mission and goals of the JCCSF.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of continuous hands-on experience in professional live sound reinforcement.
  • Proven experience mixing front-of-house audio for bands, theatrical performances, and lectures on large format analogue and digital mixing consoles
  • Highly experienced in mixing monitors from front-of-house console and from stage
  • Full understanding of audio and power distribution and fundamentals
  • Able to create master input lists and coordinate stage plots from technical riders
  • Be able to mic a stage and assign monitor mixes as appropriate
• Must be proficient in audio for video

STATUS:

• Benefited, non-exempt, collective bargaining unit position.
• Classification: Professional II

HOURS:

• 25 hours per week
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are a requirement of this position

HEALTH & SAFETY:

To keep staff and participants as safe and healthy as possible, all staff working on-site will be required to be vaccinated (COVID-19) prior to beginning work. Please reach out to HR@jccsf.org if you have questions.

Salary:

$32.00 per hour

Agency Information:

Urban and inclusive, the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) celebrates our vibrant city and its people. We explore Jewish culture and traditions as a pathway for joyful, meaningful living. We're a community for everyone, using the power of gathering together to share, inspire, support and restore. The JCCSF is located in San Francisco, CA at 3200 California Street (at Presidio).