Position Summary
A member of the production team and reporting to the Director of Production, the Sound Supervisor collaborates with production staff and contracted personnel to ensure the design, installation, operation and removal of sound elements for the production season. They also maintain and manage clear-coms, backstage and front of house (FOH) monitors, and assisted listening devices.

The Sound Supervisor will play a key role in creating, managing and maintaining the working environment in the theatre. They will also work closely with actors, designers, directors, crew and staff to shepherd a production process that is focused on supportive, sustainable, and anti-racist practices.

At Lookingglass we believe that the quality of work on our stage is inseparable from the health and happiness of the people who make it happen. In pursuit of more sustainable ways of working and life-work balance for all our production participants, we have implemented the following: a 5-day rehearsal week (6 days during tech/previews); a 7 out of 8.5 hour span of rehearsal day during tech; and robust coverage of roles by understudies, crew covers, and assistants so that if and when someone needs to step away from the process to take care of themselves, they can do so without guilt or fear.

Duties
- Take a lead role in the scheduling, planning, budgeting, renting, ordering and financial management and implementation of all sound elements for mainstage productions as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with designers to reach a final sound product which is in-line with design intent while meeting industry standard safety practices, established deadlines and budgetary parameters.
- Maintain all sound tools and equipment in accordance with the best industry standard practices for safety.
- Attend and participate in design and production meetings.
- Attend technical rehearsals and preview performances as assigned.
- Oversee and lead all load-ins and strikes of sound elements for each production, including per show tuning sessions.
- In conjunction with the Director of Production, hire and supervise per show and seasonal sound positions including an Assistant Sound Supervisor to install, focus and maintain sound systems.
- Participate in organization-wide anti-racism work and incorporate an anti-racist lens into daily practice. Lookingglass recognizes that it has much to do towards being an anti-racist and a more equitable institution. We believe that our work and our lives are infinitely more complex, rewarding, illuminating, and nearer to truth when we have a wider variety of human experiences in our room, at our table, and on our stage. This work, by the Board, Ensemble, and staff, is ongoing.

Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sound, or a related field
- Demonstrated managerial experience, preferably with a performing arts organization
- Demonstrated capacity to build and motivate teams within a welcoming and sustainable work environment
- Ability to prioritize and offer a high degree of support under dynamic and emergent conditions
- Significant hands-on experience in theatrical audio, including wiring, DANTE systems general networking, signal flow and MIDI for integrated cuing
- Skill with repair and maintenance of sound equipment and accessories.
- Advanced knowledge of Yamaha consoles and Shure mic packs
- A desire to learn and implement varying technologies and materials
- Advanced knowledge of Qlab
- Must be comfortable with harness work at heights of up to 25+rsquo;, repeatedly ascend/descend stairs and move equipment of up to 50 lbs
- Valid driver's license and the ability to drive a large cargo van
- Ability to work nights and weekends for technical rehearsals and mainstage productions
- Ability to work hybrid as needed.

Schedule Overview
White Rooster
Anticipated Start Date: Monday December 15, 2025
First Rehearsal: Tuesday February 3, 2026
System Tuning: Monday February 23, 2026
First Tech: Tuesday February 24, 2026
First Preview: Thursday March 5, 2026
Press Opening: Saturday March 14, 2026
Closing: Sunday April 26, 2026

Untitled Vampire Play
First Rehearsal: Tuesday May 5, 2026
System Tuning: Monday May 25, 2026
First Tech: Tuesday May 26, 2026
First Preview: Thursday June 4, 2026
Press Opening: Saturday June 13, 2026
Closing: Sunday July 26, 2026

Compensation
This position is paid $27.75/hour for an expected 320 hours for a total of $8880.00 per show. OT begins after 40 hours/week and is paid at time and a half. We anticipate overtime will be necessary for this position during the production process, primarily during the tech/preview period. An additional 45 hours of OT for a total of $1,856.25 has been budgeted per show in anticipation of these costs. The Sound Supervisor will work with the Director of Production to minimize the need for OT wherever possible.

Days and hours can be flexible during the design process, with more regular hours and set schedule beginning the week prior to rehearsal through Press Opening. Dates outside of those listed above will be considered unpaid off dates, during which the Employee is free to seek other employment. Additional dates may be added throughout the year for miscellaneous projects as funds are available and projects arise that require additional staff. The Sound Supervisor will be notified of these dates as they arise but will not be required to work these dates if they choose not to.

Benefits
Chicago Paid Sick Leave ordinance: Any employee who works at least 80 hours for an employer in Chicago within any 120-day period is covered by the ordinance and eligible. For every 40 hours worked, employee will accrue one (1) hour of paid sick leave.

Application Procedure
To be considered, please send resume and three references to productionsupport@lookingglasstheatre.org with "SOUND SUPERVISOR APPLICATION" in the subject line. You may optionally include a cover letter or link to introductory video/audio file to further detail your interest and qualifications. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Lookingglass Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetics, or status as an individual with a disability. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants.