Sound Technician

Wireless Microphone Technician

Position Overview: Responsible for running playback and/or performing duties as a wireless microphone technician for one to three shows as part of a rotating repertory season in three theatres, with careful attention to details and precise timeliness. Pay rate: $25.43 hourly Expected dates: 2/8/2027 - 11/7/2027; 3/8/2027 - 11/7/2027 Status: Full-time, Seasonal, Union - This position is represented by IATSE Local 154.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Models and supports the mission and values of OSF by: demonstrating inclusive behavior, maintaining a safe working environment free from any aggressions, recognizing micro-aggressions and interrupting behaviors that hinder OSF's diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Operates sound computer/console during technical rehearsals and run of shows.
• Works as wireless microphone technician backstage, working with the sound designer, costume designer, and wardrobe crews in implementing and maintaining wireless microphones for technical rehearsals and run of shows.
• While acting as wireless microphone technician, communicate efficiently with Stage Management, Assistant Stage Manager, and Sound Engineer, in regards of the sound needs for rehearsals, tech, and run of shows.
• Communicates with musicians regarding proper maintenance and placement of microphones or special equipment utilized in the sound design of the show.
• Assist in setting up and maintenance of sound systems in three theatres.
• Maintains the integrity and performance quality through the run of the shows.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in special events by assisting with sound needs.
• Attends rehearsal and run throughs as needed.
• Understudies other Playback and Wireless Technician tracts as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Production Manager of Innovation & Strategy, Sound Supervisor, Sound Engineer

Required: Work Experience: A minimum of one year of professional experience executing sound playback and troubleshooting for live sound entertainment. Qualifications/skills: Basic knowledge of hand tool and sound consoles, speakers, wireless systems, digital and analog audio equipment. Physical Ability: Must have good sense of hearing and the abilities to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift up to 70 pounds. Other Skills, Ability and/or Knowledge: The abilities to work within a team structure as well as independently and to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating effectively with clients, patrons, co-workers, and management are required. Special Hours Requirements: Night-time and weekend hours are regularly required. Standard work week is Tuesday – Sunday. Schedule is available one week in advance of work. Overtime is required, especially during technical rehearsals. The ability to work a variable schedule is required.

Preferred: Education: High School diploma is preferred. Work Experience: Wireless frequency coordination. Basic audio editing. Able to read technical CAD drawings.

Organizational Background: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) was founded in 1935 in Ashland, OR, and has grown from a three-day festival of two plays to a nationally renowned theatre arts organization that presents a rotating repertory season of up to 10 plays and musicals, including illuminating interpretations of Shakespeare, other enduring classics, and new works. OSF productions have been presented on Broadway, internationally, and at regional, community, and high school theatres across the country. OSF received the 1983 Special Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre and is one of the largest nonprofit theatres in the nation with three stages, including an outdoor Allen Elizabethan Theatre.

Statement of Purpose: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival creates world-class theatre, revealing our collective humanity through illuminating interpretations of new and classic plays, and inspiring a love of our art form for current and future generations.

Company Values: We are committed to working toward inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, creating a space of belonging for all audiences and employees—through concrete actions and systemic improvements. We nurture and support our artists, attracting and retaining diverse, innovative talent across the organization. We believe in the transformational power of collaborative artmaking and performance. We recognize the importance of responsible stewardship of resources and sustainable business, financial, and environmental practices. We serve the public good and engage with and respect our community of artists, audiences, staff, local citizens, patrons, donors, and the greater theatre community worldwide.