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Sound & Technology Assistant bei Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Denver Center for the Performing Arts · Denver, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

54.080,00 $  -  58.240,00 $

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The application window for this position has an anticipated end date of 10/17/2025.
 

Company Overview

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is one of the largest non-profit theatre organizations in the nation, presenting Broadway tours and producing theatre, cabaret, musicals, and innovative, immersive experiences. Through these experiences and alongside our robust Education program, we engage hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. 

The DCPA’s workforce includes more than 300 employed team members in non-union and union positions (in partnership with seven unions). In addition, we employ hundreds of artists and contractors annually. We have a strong volunteer program which includes more than 300 volunteers. 

Our Mission:  “We engage and inspire through the transformative power of live theatre.”


Culture Statement 

For more than 40 years, creativity and community have been the foundation of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ success. As a leading cultural organization in the Rocky Mountain West, we are actively participating in a cultural evolution of belonging and anti-racism. Our commitment to reflect the diversity and priorities of our community — in our workplace, audience and programming — has never been more present. 

We believe that the theater can transform us — and be transformed by us. We invite you to be part of our Team. 


Job purpose

The Sound & Technology Assistant is an entry-level position that works with the Sound & Technology Supervisor and the team of Audio Technicians to assist in organization and create and maintain documentation. General work will primarily be in the areas of drafting and inventory. More show specific work will include taking notes and documenting changes in collaboration with the Sound Designers.


Duties and responsibilities

  • Creation and maintaining of CAD drawings, inventories, documentation, and calendars relating to the Sound & Technology Department
  • Updating department computers and equipment to keep in line with IT policies
  • Assisting with prep and installation of sound, technology, and multimedia equipment in the theatres prior to any given production’s first technical rehearsal
  • Attending technical rehearsals as required
  • Assisting on a company-wide level with other DCPA A/V needs as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and/or experience:

  • Bachelor’s level degree and/or demonstrated 2 years of professional Sound/Multimedia work
  • Proficient with CAD/Vectorworks, drafting, and scale drawings
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills; Spreadsheets and Inventories in particular
  • Ability to research, learn and implement new forms of technology as they arise

The most qualified candidates will possess the following:

  • IT and network troubleshooting and installation experience
  • Experience with Schematic based DSPs (Q-Sys, Symetrix, Extron, etc.)
  • Prior experience in other area(s) of technical theatre
  • Clear understanding of the theatrical artistic process
  • Effective communication skills
  • A positive, professional, and collaborative attitude even during periods of high pressure
  • Ability to work well alone or with a group


Supervisor responsibilities

None

 

Working conditions
This is a dynamic position that requires working in a variety of different environments which may include: office or studio space, sound shop, traditional theatre space (onstage, in house, backstage and in technical areas such as grids), and off-site or non-traditional spaces. Position requires a flexible schedule, including periodic long hours, irregular hours, and nights, weekends, and holidays as required. May be asked to work at heights up to 30’, drive a vehicle, lift up to 30 lbs. and use industrial tools.


Compensation

$26.00 - $28.00 hourly


Benefits

Seasonal positions include the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance

401k Plan with employer contributions

Time off benefits including personal days, sick days, vacation days and 10 paid holidays.

The DCPA is located in Denver, CO and all roles are based at our on-site location: 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204. Some roles at the DCPA may be eligible for hybrid work options. More information is available through the interview process. 


The DCPA does not require applicants to disclose age, date of birth or dates of attendance and/or graduation from an educational institution in their application for employment. Applicants may redact these and other applicable dates from their resume, transcript, and any other material that they submit as part of their application for employment.

In order to provide high quality, culturally competent care to our patrons, students, guests and team members, it is of highest importance that our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel welcome and valued.

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