Job Title: Lead Audio Engineer

Location: Boise, ID

Terms: Part-Time Seasonal Contract. Contract runs from April 29 to October 3, 2025.

Salary/Rate: The Audio Engineer will receive a $775/week salary. This seasonal position does not include any
additional benefits, however housing and transportation may be provided for non-local hires. Expected hours/week:
30-40, 40+ during tech weeks (with overtime included if so).

About the Role: The Lead Audio Engineer oversees the day to day operations of the FOH audio system on musical and play nights. This role will be the head of the audio team when the Audio Supervisor is managing other venues.
Leadership, quick thinking and problem solving is a must when working with live audio, as an outdoor theatre presents
many challenges. This position will work closely with the Audio Supervisor to deliver a consistent show each and every
evening for ISF patrons.

Responsibilities:
● Participate in season load in and strike which entails house speakers and line array hanging, FOH/booth assembly,
ClearCom system runs, rehearsal space sound systems, and Meadow Stage prep.
● Nightly operation of console or QLab on specified shows, while serving as backup engineer for shows mixed by other
crew members.
● Assist where needed in tech process, board op/programming, designer liaison, or assisting mic technicians.
● Set-up and mix greenshow (preshow) performances on Meadow Stage on few specified evenings
● Daily setup and teardown on specified evenings.
● Assist Audio Supervisor with daily tasks (rehearsal needs, wireless mic prep/rig building, etc.)

Candidate Requirements:
● Current upper level college student or graduate with a live, recording, or theatrical audio background
● A prompt, go-to attitude with good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
● Proficient in line-by-line mixing musicals and bands
● Wireless microphone experience (Shure, Sennheiser, Audio Technica)
● Sound console experience (Yamaha CL3 preferred)
● ClearCom/Telex communication system setup
● Digital audio networking (Dante, MADI, Ethersound) experience
● Must be comfortable with heights/ladders/lifts/open grid floors
● Position will require the candidate to occasionally lift objects up to 75 lbs.

CONTACT US TO APPLY
Applicants may apply by emailing a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to joshb@idahoshakespeare.org.

About Us: In 2002, Idaho Shakespeare Festival (Boise, Idaho), and Great Lakes Theater (Cleveland, Ohio) conceived a
unique, strategic producing alliance designed to maximize return on organizational investments, increase production efficiencies,
create long term work opportunities for artists and share best practices. In 2010, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (Incline Village, Nevada) joined the collaborative +ndash; further contributing to the momentum of the revolutionary producing prototype+rsquo;s success. The long term results have been remarkable. The alliance+rsquo;s three independent, 501c3 regional theaters have shared 50
jointly-created productions +ndash; each featuring long term, multi-city employment opportunities for artistic company members. Led by a unified management team (Artistic Director, Executive Director, Production Manager, etc.) and supported by a single
production staff (scenic, costume, properties, etc.) +ndash; this revolutionary producing model has realized its vision and exceeded expectations while simultaneously resulting in notable audience growth for each company.
Under the stewardship of the ISF Board of Directors and Festival management, Idaho Shakespeare Festival continues to provide theatrical and cultural programs in a casual setting at our outdoor amphitheater, and is one of the outstanding outdoor cultural
events in the United States. Today, the Festival produces professional productions of Shakespeare and other theater experiences for over 75,000 patrons each summer.