Sound Board Operator

Events & Venues at the George Washington University (a department in the Division of Safety & Operations) designs, produces, and manages events on the Foggy Bottom Campus. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients both in the community and outside of the community. We provide spaces for our students, faculty, staff, and guests to host events, meetings, and gatherings. We highlight university traditions, produce memorable guest speaker events, and coordinate many other activities unique to our campus with local, national, and international acclaim. Our record of excellence, support, and cooperation is one that we are proud of.

Events & Venues are seeking temporary Sound Board Operators. This role will be part-time with an on-call reporting status. Additionally, this role will require working occasional nights and weekends. The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

-Operate sound systems for rehearsals and shows

-Mix and master Live Audio for a large range of events

-Maintain and supervise maintenance of Lisner Auditorium’s sound equipment and inventory

-Report the status of show needs and maintenance needs to the Venue Manager

-Supervise crew on band setup and soundcheck (only for Inter II and Master categories)

-Assist other departments (Lights, Audio Visual, carpentry, rigging, etc.) as needed under the direction of the Venue Manager

-Work with and supervise other GWU venues and students with their sound needs

-Recommend upgrades and improvements in sound needs for the auditorium and other GWU venues

-Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Proficiency in Digidesign or equivalent audio editing suite, Microsoft Office, and other basic computer software programs.

This role will be part-time with an on-call reporting status. Additionally, this role will require working occasional nights and weekends. This role will report to the Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington DC.