Sound Engineer | Part-Time | ISU - Stephens Auditorium

About the Company

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents.

About the Role

The Sound Engineer will execute the setup, operation, and teardown of audio systems; assist with inventory; and provide general sound system maintenance. This is a part-time, hourly position requiring availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position pays an hourly rate of $38.91.

Responsibilities

• Execute the setup, operation, and teardown of audio systems.
• Work safely and efficiently during varying weather and times of day/night using a variety of equipment.
• Promote a safe working environment by following life safety and emergency programs.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others.
• Troubleshoot unplanned challenges and remain flexible to adjust to situations as they occur.
• Provide general sound system maintenance and assist with inventory.
• Perform physical tasks including frequent bending, carrying, moving, climbing, working from heights, lifting, sitting, exposure to moderate-to-loud noises, and extensive walking.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. (or equivalent) is required.
• 2-3 years of previous experience with sound engineering.
• Familiarity with operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, and event-related services.
• Basic math skills for accurate inventory tracking and event setups.
• Ability to operate equipment such as light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar (preferred).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and communicate effectively.
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional and courteous communication with employees, management, guests, and clients.
• Maintain a professional demeanor among clients, talent, and guests, demonstrating high customer service standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching