(On-Call) Audio Visual Professional Chapin Theatre

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The Orange County Convention Center is seeking to hire Skilled theatrical technical and professional audio & lighting individuals who will help to create various size and types of events in the 2,643 seat Linda W. Chapin Theatre. Individuals in this role must be able to work irregular hours according to show activity including nights, weekends, and holidays. Additionally, selected candidates must be able to work "run of show" (3-9 days in a row) as determined by the Theatre House Manager.

Representative Duties based on Level & Role below:

Production:

Production Manager (PM) – oversee event operations inside the Chapin Theatre from the event load-in, to load-out. Work alongside Clients and House Manager to produce Theatre events. PM will act as the liaison between client’s Production Manager and Chapin Theatre Technical Staff, and during events, will perform house manager duties in guest areas.

Audio:

• Lead Audio Engineer (A1) – maintains and configures in-house audio system (Meyer Audio System with Yamaha Rivage PM10) along with deploying audio equipment including mics and speakers. Understands the use of audio standard gear including the following brands Shure, DPA, Sennheiser, Meyer, and Clear-Com. Must have proficient programming experience and knowledge of Yamaha Rivage PM series consoles.
• Audio Assistant (A2) – assists the Lead Audio Engineer in configuring in-house audio system (Meyer Audio System with Yamaha Rivage PM10) and helps deploy audio equipment including mics and speakers. Will work directly with clients and their guests to instruct use of specific types of microphones including dressing clients with Lavalier mics. Will also assist House Production Manager with various other client requests including, but not limited to, providing tables and chairs. Understands the use of audio standard gear including the following brands Shure, DPA, Sennheiser, Meyer, and Clear-Com.

Lighting:

• Lead Lighting Director (LD) – maintains and configures digital lighting console (Theatre currently uses HES Full Boar 4). Works with clients to create lighting “looks” for shows and deploy, and maintain, conventional theatrical lighting instruments (lekos, pars, LED fixtures) on a fly-rail system. Lighting Director will also work with clients to program LED moving light technology using DMX lighting control protocol. Must have proficient programming experience and knowledge of HES lighting consoles.
• Lighting Assistant (LA) – assists the Lead Lighting Director in configuring the digital lighting console Theatre currently uses HES Full Boar 4) and helps to deploy, and maintain, conventional theatrical lighting (lekos, pars, LED fixtures) on a fly-rail system.

2 years of experience in the live-event industry including convention centers, arenas, stadiums, amphitheaters, theaters, or other similar audio/visual industries; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience.

Production Manager (PM): 4+ years of experience in one or more of the above representative duties.

Lead Audio Engineer (A1): 4+ years of experience in one or more of the above representative duties.

Lead Lighting Director (LD): 4+ years of experience in one or more of the above representative duties.

Audio Assistant (A2): 2+ years of experience in one or more of the above representative duties.

Lighting Assistant (LA): 2+ years of experience in one or more of the above representative duties.

Please fill out the application in its entirety. Applications that show no employment history, no employment dates, leave number of hours worked per week blank, show duties left blank, or state "see attached resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. Selected candidates must successful complete a background check, drug screen, and physical.

Posting Opens: 1/8/2024

Posting Closes: 6/30/24

• Posting subject to close without prior notification

Compensation ranges commensurate with documented and verifiable experience

Production Manager (PM): $32/hr

• 4+ years of experience

Lead Audio Engineer (A1): $30/hr

• 4+ years of experience

Lead Lighting Director (LD): $30/hr

• 4+ years of experience

Audio Assistant (A2): $28/hr

• 2+ years of experience

Lighting Assistant (LA): $28/hr

• 2+ years of experience

Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.