Stage Production Coordinator: Sound Engineer This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time, 10-month, Stage Production Coordinator, Sound Engineer, position for the College of Liberal Arts, at Oregon State University (OSU). This is a 10-month position that correlates with the PRAx annual season, September-June. The Sound Engineer operates sound reproduction, recording, and related equipment in the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx). Optimal artistic effect and nuance are paramount, and the sound engineer has significant overall responsibility for the audience and artist experience in a high-end performing arts center that presents 150+ live events per year in genres ranging from jazz and folk to classical, new music, talk/lecture, chorale, theatre, and others. While live-audio configuration and concert sound mixing are central to the role and represent the highest-level artistic qualification, the Sound Engineer also configures, accomplishes, and/or manages recording, AV setups for events outside of the concert venue, and, on occasion, sonic or audio components of art installations. The Sound Engineer works closely with artists, thinks obsessively about the audience audio experience, expands their skillsets as technologies improve and evolve, and collaborates on a daily basis with production and other staff in PRAx. The position requires a high degree of artistry and musical training/musicality alongside technical skills and expertise, as well as the skills not just to iterate the same tasks day after day but to customize approaches across venues, genres, and the varying artistic goals of each performance. Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers, and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselveswe seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty, and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools, and skills to build a better future for all. Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center, and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic, and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains, and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking, and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events, and performances. Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, free confidential mental health and emotional support services, counseling resources, retirement savings, a generous paid leave package, tuition reduction benefits, robust work life programs, and optional lifestyle benefits. Key Responsibilities 35% Prepare Sound, Stage, and Event Equipment 35% Conduct Live Concert, Performance, and Event Operations 10% Postproduction 10% Upskilling and Professional Development 10% Training In-House Staff What We Require Three years of experience as a stage hand; OR An Associate's degree in Stage Management and at least one year of experience as a stage hand; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience demonstrating possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of this classification. What You Will Need Experience in music, music technology and production, or related field Experience running live sound in a venue and/or touring context, achieved in academic or professional contexts AV-over-IP networking knowledge Demonstrated musical knowledge through any combination of degrees, life experiences, or professional employment Record of actively contributing to a respectful, safe, and inclusive work environment What We Would Like You to Have Bachelor's Degree in Music, Music Technology and Production, or related field or equivalent professional experience 2 years' experience running live sound in a venue and/or touring context, achieved in academic or professional contexts Dante Certifications (Dante 1-3 and/or Dante Mastery) Training or certifications related to AV-Over-IP protocols, networking, or sound engineering Familiarity with Allen and Heath soundboards or the demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently 4 years' experience running live sound in high-volume contexts (touring, festivals, high-volume venues, etc) Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position operates on a concert venue schedule, which includes frequent evening and weekend work. Work weeks vary considerably based on concert schedule, but often default to Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday. The ability to move audio equipment around the venue, including overhead on catwalks and tension grids and on scissor lifts or ladders, is required, as is lifting up to forty pounds. Pay Method: Hourly Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date: Last working day of the month Min Salary: $17.53 Max Salary: $25.44 Posting Number: P05290CT Number of Vacancies: 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 09/01/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date: Posting Date 06/10/2025 Full Consideration Date: 07/05/2025 Closing Date: 09/15/2025 To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 07/05/2025. Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position. Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications. Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week, and major duties. For additional information please contact: Keira Anderson Keira.anderson@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. 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