Associate Sound and Projections Supervisor

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt Department: Production Reports To: Sound & Projection Supervisor and Director of Production Salary: $51,500 Position Summary The Associate Sound & Projection Supervisor supports the audio and video operations for all Production Department activities and performances. This role assists with the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sound and projection systems while collaborating closely with designers, stage management, and production staff to ensure high-quality technical execution for all productions and Olney Theatre Events. Essential Duties And Responsibilities The Associate Sound & Projection Supervisor will: Serve as the primary A1 Audio engineer for productions either in the Robert’s Mainstage Theatre or the Bernard Family Theatre (as needed).Assist the Sound & Projection Supervisor in providing high-quality audio and video support for all productions and events.Support the setup, installation, maintenance, and operation of sound, projection, and audiovisual equipment for productions, rehearsals, and special events.Collaborate with the Sound and/or Projection Designer, Technical Director, Production Manager, and Stage Management team to ensure production needs are met.Attend rehearsals, technical rehearsals, designer run-throughs, and performances as assigned.Assist in programming, cueing, and operating sound and projection systems during rehearsals and performances.Prepare and test all sound and video equipment prior to rehearsals and performances to ensure proper functionality.Troubleshoot technical and operational issues related to audio, projection, and video systems during rehearsals and performances.Assist with striking productions and returning rental equipment following the completion of each production.Help maintain the inventory, organization, and upkeep of sound, projection and video wall equipment, tools, and workspaces.Support (when available) audio and visual needs for rehearsals, rentals, educational programming, special events, and activities in theatre and auxiliary spaces.Maintain safe working practices and ensure compliance with all production and facility safety standards.Assist in training, mentoring, and supervising overhire crew, interns, apprentices, and volunteers as assigned.Support documentation of sound and projection systems, equipment usage, and maintenance records.Perform other production-related duties as assigned by the Sound & Projection Supervisor, Production Manager, or Director of Production. Qualifications 3-4 years of experience working as an A1Experience in live sound, projection, audiovisual systems, or theatrical production preferred.Knowledge of digital audio consoles, QLab, projection systems, microphones, speakers, and signal flow is preferred.Ability to troubleshoot audio and video equipment in a fast-paced production environment.Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on production schedules.Ability to lift and move production equipment and work safely at heights when necessary.Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and artistic excellence. SALARY AND START DATE The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. The salary is $51,500 per annum. Olney Theatre Center offers a complete benefits package, including a modest 403(b) match. Olney Theatre Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Please visit www.olneytheatre.org for more details. About Olney Theatre Center Located ten miles north of Washington, DC, in arts-rich Montgomery County, Maryland, Olney Theatre Center is one of the Washington region's most critically acclaimed large theater companies. Founded in 1938 as a summer stock company on the Straw Hat circuit, OTC is now an $8M/year professional regional theater offering nine-member productions annually in three spaces on its fourteen-acre campus. Legendary performers Tallulah Bankhead, Helen Hayes, Sir Ian McKellen, Tandy & Cronyn, and Olivia de Havilland trod the boards in the early days. With a more recent turn towards new work, creatives with Tony and Grammy Awards, OBIEs, and MacArthur Genius Grants have premiered their work here, like Moises Kaufman and Sergio Trujillo, among others. Along with Baltimore's Centerstage, Olney Theatre Center is one of Maryland's two state-designated theaters. How To Apply Please submit by any means you would like (letter, video, video letter, resume, portfolio, etc.) that best represents you and your work to productionadmin@olneytheatre.org; no calls, please. Include and highlight any skills or experiences most crucial to this position. Depending on the volume of responses, we may only be able to respond to candidates we wish to interview.