What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Palace Theatre Seeks Sound Engineer / Assistant Technical Director position at Palace Theatre?
DESCRIPTION
The Palace Theatres in Manchester, NH is seeking a Sound Engineer / Assistant Technical Director to join our growing Technical Department. This position will primarily be based at The Rex Theatre, our 300-seat performance venue presenting concerts, comedy, theatrical productions, and special events.
The Sound Engineer / Assistant Technical Director will serve as the primary live-sound engineer for Rex Theatre events and will work closely with visiting artists, bands, and production teams.
Responsibilities include:
- Advancing shows with artists and bands
- Managing band and artist load-ins
- Running sound checks, performances, and load-outs
- Audio setup, operation, and troubleshooting
- Reviewing technical riders and coordinating production needs
- Maintaining audio equipment
- Assisting with lighting, video, staging, and other technical needs as required
- Supporting the Palace Theatres Technical Department across venues when needed
Qualifications:
Professional live-sound experience is required. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting and communication skills and be comfortable working independently and coordinating with visiting artists and production personnel. Additional technical theatre experience is a plus. Evening and weekend availability is required.
This position may begin as a 1099 contract at $1,000 per week, plus housing, with the potential to transition into a full-time, year-round position for the right candidate. Start date is flexible.
To apply, please send a résumé and brief letter of interest to:
Carl Rajotte, Artistic Director at [email protected] using the subject line ‘Sound/ATD Application - (Your Name)’
DURATION
Nov 1, 2026 - Jun 27, 2027
SALARY
$800.00 – $1,000.00 per week
- NON-UNION