Fall AUDIO ASSISTANT + A2
Seasonal, Full-Time Non-Exempt

Reports to: Audio Supervisor
Start Date: September 15, 2025
End Date: October 12, 2025
Housing: Shared bedroom, kitchen, and bath in company housing
Compensation: $375/week + overtime, housing included

Overview:

Weston Theater Company (WTC) is designed to be a collaborative organization; employees forge interdepartmental relationships and contribute to a positive and supportive workplace through teamwork, flexibility, and goal-oriented cooperation. The successful candidate will be passionate and engaged in their area of expertise and will also demonstrate a willingness to help other departments if needed to fulfill WTC+rsquo;s mission: to create theater to engage, entertain, and inspire our ever-expanding community.

Weston Theater Company is located in rural southern Vermont. Having an appreciation for nature and a quiet small-town vibe for the summer is essential. What we lack in population density, public transportation, and urban conveniences is offset by the beauty of 400,000 acres of national forests, lakes, quintessential general stores, and caring community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
Assist with the setup of sound and backstage audio-video systems, equipment maintenance, and cabling for main stage productionServe as backstage sound/wireless microphone technician for musicals; Work with audio department on necessary paperwork, purchasing, research, inventory creation, and maintenance; 
Function as instrument technician for productions with orchestras;
Assist in the upkeep, cleanup, and maintenance of work areas and equipment; 
Provide support for special events or company projects as needed; 

 
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 
Proven interest and skills in standard sound design and production techniques and practices; 
Prior experience with wireless microphone care and troubleshooting strongly preferred; 
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, communication skills; 
Comfortable working at heights ranging from twenty to thirty feet from floor level, and may often call for the use of genies, scaffolding, ladders, and grid work;  
Ability to work in tight, awkward spaces is necessary;   
Ability to manage multiple, overlapping productions, projects, and personalities with grace; 
Willingness to learn and adhere to industry and OSHA safety practices; 
Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance; 
Ability and willingness to work long days with irregular schedules with positive attitude;  
Valid driver's license with clean driving record;
At least 18 years of age; 
Ability to thrive in rural area with limited cell service. 

Weston Theater Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applicants from historically marginalized communities. WTC recognizes that historic institutional practices have led to an exclusionary and harmful environment for members of these communities, and is actively working to become a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive organization. We acknowledge and welcome the complexity of the work ahead.

Full vaccinations for staff, creative team and artists are mandatory for employment, as is adherence to all COVID-19 safety protocols. Proof of vaccination will be required upon first day of work.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, and three references to hiring@westontheater.org. Please put +ldquo;Audio Assistant + A2+rdquo; in the subject line.