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Los Angeles Opera's Education and Community Programs Department seeks an Audio Technician to assist with our Spring In-School Opera production.
Reporting to the Tour Manager and Technical Director, the Audio Tech (AT) provides and oversees all audio aspects of performances and technical dress rehearsals for the Spring In-School Opera production. The AT is responsible for communications and coordination of all audio needs. Specific duties and requirements include but are not limited to:

1. Maintaining proper inventory of all audio equipment belonging to LA Opera's Education and Community Programs and rentals.

2. Running audio for our Spring In-School Opera program by providing amplification for opera singers and a small orchestra (piano, synthesizers and percussions).

3. Assisting technical crew in the loading and unloading of equipment, set pieces, and lights for performances.

4. Attending rehearsals prior to performances to become familiar with each show.

5. Committing to the 3-4 week tour schedule that travels throughout Greater Los Angeles. The AT must be available to work the following dates in May 2011: 10-14, 16-20, 23-27, and 31.
REQUIREMENTS:

- Must have an insured car with valid driver's license.

- Must have a working knowledge of various sound boards including a Mackie CFX 20 Channel Mixer and Countryman B6 wireless microphones.

- Must have working knowledge in providing amplification for musical instruments.

- Must have experience in theater, but have the ability and willingness to work in non-theatrical/traditional settings (i.e.: Multi-purpose rooms, class rooms, gymnasiums, etc), that change daily throughout the 2 week tour.

- Must be flexible working in a fast-paced, non-profit environment.

- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs of heavy equipment.
EMPLOYER INFORMATION:
For over 20 years, LA Opera has produced education and outreach programs that introduce the joy of opera to tens of thousands of children. Most of these students have very little access to the arts and many of them have virtually no music education in local schools.

Our award-winning programs have become increasingly popular and continue to achieve the highest standards of artistic excellence. This past year, our programs were enjoyed by an all-time high of more than 159,000 students, teachers, and community members from a variety of backgrounds. Many of the students were seeing and hearing opera for the very first time.
Please send cover letter and résumé (including references and salary history) to ajones@laopera.com with "Audio Tech" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only candidates who follow these instructions will be considered.

from LA Culture Net