Specialized Skills Instructor - Audio Technician at Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN

About the Department

The Audio Technician - Specialized Skills Instructor is a full time Civil Service position in the Metro Parks and Recreation department.  This position is responsible for providing programming, instruction, recording, sound engineering and lighting in Metro Parks Studios and Theaters; to assist with logistic and production elements of Cultural Arts programming including concerts, exhibitions, recordings, performances, and other Park Events as needed.

Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more.  It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.

This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you! 

Position Duties

• Setting up and taking down of sound and lighting equipment for performances.
• Operating mixing consoles for recording sessions and maintaining files.
• Maintain equipment in recording studios.
• Perform routine maintenance and accounting of equipment.
• Provide programming to Parks participants.
• Serve as team leader to seasonal audio technician staff.
• Assist team members in monitoring facilities as needed.
• Report maintenance and inventory issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
 

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in audio engineering or a related field and one (1) year experience as an audio technician.

*Additional experience may be considered in lieu of some education*

LICENSES REQUIRED:  
Valid Driver License 


Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
 
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Other Qualifications

• College degree in audio engineering or related field

• Experience with audio software stage lighting

• Experience programming with youth and adults

• Experience with sound editing and recording equipment (e.g., mixing consoles)

• Knowledge of audio metering, equipment, formats, and software

  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
 
 
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

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