Little Island seeks stagehands with a focus in audio to join the Artistic Programming Department. In this role you will be responsible for installing, operating and maintaining audio elements for a wide range of multi-disciplinary events and performances in service to achieving Little Island+rsquo;s artistic goals.
A successful audio stagehand will be a flexible team player with a passion for supporting artistic goals, strong problem-solving skills, a keen ear for audio quality and experience in entertainment industry audio technician work. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, prioritizes safety and values hospitality in all aspects of their work. These positions are governed by Little Island+rsquo;s collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local One and report directly to the Production Manager.
About the Role
+bull; Job Type: Temporary
+bull; Employment Classification: Full-Time + Part-Time Roles, Non-Exempt
+bull; Schedule Expectations: The schedule will include frequent evening, overnight, holiday and weekend shifts.
+bull; Work Environment: Onsite position
+bull; Start Date: June 8, 2026
+bull; End Date: September 26, 2026
+bull; Employment Duration: These are temporary positions. Candidates interested in future opportunities will need to reapply.
AUDIO DEPARTMENT ROLES AND HOURLY RATES
+bull; Amph A1: $41.00/hour
- Operate the front-of-house audio mix, archival recording and playback for all Amph performances.
- Supervise in daily stage setup, maintenance and breakdown calls.
- Participate in seasonal and project-specific load-ins and load-outs.
+bull; Amph Monitor Engineer: $37.04/hour
- Set up and breakdown backline and other onstage equipment.
- Operate independent onstage monitor and/or IEM mixes, as applicable.
- Maintain intercom, video and other backstage infrastructure.
+bull; Amph A2: $37.04/hour
- Set up and breakdown backline and other onstage equipment.
- Place microphones on performers.
- As needed, operate independent onstage monitor mixes.
- Maintain intercom, video, and other backstage infrastructure.
+bull; Glade A1: $41/hour
- Operate the front-of-house audio mix and archival recording for all Glade productions.
- Supervise daily set up, maintenance and strike calls.
- Collaborate with artists to advance their technical needs prior to onsite work.
- Lead soundchecks, ensuring that technical excellence is maintained in all Glade performances.
+bull; Glade A2: $37.04/hour
- Set up and strike backline and other onstage equipment.
- Place microphones on performers.
- Serve as monitor engineer for all Glade performances.
+bull; Audio Overhire: $34.39/hour
- Serve as overhire audio stagehand, A1, A2, or monitor engineer as needed for project specific load-ins, load-outs, show runs and maintenance calls.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
+bull; Collaborate closely with the Production Manager, project-specific designers and other Artistic Programming staff to ensure the successful execution of the technical requirements for a variety of events.
+bull; Prepare, load-in, maintain and load-out audio equipment on our outdoor stages, both seasonally and on a day-to-day basis.
+bull; Troubleshoot audio equipment as needed.
+bull; Work collaboratively on interdepartmental tasks, including stage setup and equipment maintenance.
+bull; Adhere to Little Island+rsquo;s safety protocols and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
+bull; Perform other duties related to the park and its artistic programming operations as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
+bull; Experience programming and operating Yamaha Rivage-series consoles across a variety of genres and formats, both at FOH and/or as a monitor engineer, including line-by-line mixing.
+bull; Knowledge of backline setup, RF coordination and maintenance, Dante networking and general audio troubleshooting techniques.
+bull; Hands-on experience with Clear-Com Freespeak, d+b R1, Reaper and Figure 53 QLab.
+bull; Familiarity with theatrical A2 practices.
+bull; Strong interest in working in public performance settings, with a focus on guest interaction as a key component of daily production work.
+bull; Knowledge of aerial lift operation (including scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts) is a plus.
+bull; A commitment to fostering camaraderie and excellence by proactively collaborating and problem-solving across departments.
+bull; Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. overhead for sustained periods.
+bull; Comfort with safely ascending and descending ladders.
+bull; Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
+bull; Eligibility to work in U.S.
For application and benefits information please visit our careers page: https://littleisland.org/careers/
