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BRAVO - Experienced Sound Operator

Job in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, 61803, USA
Listing for: Oak Park Elementary School District 97
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
  • Entertainment & Gaming
    Music / Audio Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Openings as of 2/20/2026

BRAVO - Experienced Sound Operator

Date Posted: 2/11/2026

Date Available: SY25-26

Perm/contract: Temporary

Department:

Primary Reporting

Location:

Brooks

Level: N/A

Date Available: Spring 2026

Job Category:

Reports to: Sponsor/Administration

Portrait of a District 97 Leader:
  • Champions the vision of the school district
  • Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
  • Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
  • Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
  • Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
  • Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
  • Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
  • Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
  • Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
  • Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
  • Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
  • Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
About the Role

Dates TBD based on Production Schedule for - times are flexible (Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm - based on stage availability and Saturdays, times vary) Must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances

  • Read the script and score several times to understand the needs for the show and each character.
  • Meet with Director to discuss sound, sfx and needs for production
  • Design sound, program sfx and any sound needs for production
  • Test all mics, cables and headsets prior to first dress tech for any concerns, issues, breakage and request replacements as needed
  • Responsible for overseeing and getting mics ready before each tech rehearsal, show and put away after each rehearsal and show
  • Arrive 30 minutes prior to dress tech's to assist with batteries, cables, tape and organization
  • Arrive 110 minutes prior to start of shows to prepare mics, replace batteries, check cables and headsets and put on students
  • Assist with putting microphones on all cast members wnd train Stagecrew to assist
  • Assist Stage Manager with any troubleshooting with mic or sound issues
  • Perform mic check before all tech rehearsals and shows
  • Operate/Engineer sound during each tech rehearsal and all performances
  • Train music coordinator student assigned to playing the show tracks
  • Strike includes returning sound board back to general sound plot and all microphones cleaned/put away - mic room/closet cleaned and organized - any issues or repairs communicated with Bravo Office
  • Lead with patience and professionalism at all times
  • Leave time daily to clean and organize work areas - safety and cleanliness are priorities
Candidate

Qualifications:
  • Sound Operator should have experience mixing up to 24 wireless microphones
  • Experience on an Allen & Heath sound board
  • Able to troubleshoot any and all sound issues that arise during technical rehearsals and performances
Physical Requirements:

This position requires the performance of light work—which may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.

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