Sound and Lighting Manager

Full-time/ Exempt – Annual Salary of $60,000 to $70,000 depending on experience.

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Sun City Anthem (SCA) is a Del Webb developed community located in Henderson, Nevada, the second largest city in Nevada, with a population of nearly 330,000 residents. Developed in 1998, the beautiful and expansive 55+ active adult community covers 3,500 acres with 7,144 homes. SCA is home to approximately 12,500 total residents.

The community is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors who typically serve two-year terms. SCA amenities and facilities include three clubhouses with 130,000 square feet of recreational space including three indoor swimming pools, two outdoor pools, tennis courts, pickle ball, bocce, a 300-seat performing arts theatre, fitness centers, group exercise rooms, privately owned and operated day spa, and a grand ballroom.

SCA has nearly 60 chartered clubs and maintains a Community Patrol, a Community Service Committee, a Neighborhood Watch Program, and an Emergency Preparedness Service Committee.

POSITION SUMMARY

Serve as the Sun City Anthem Community Association Audio Engineer/ Manager. This is a full-time / exempt management role responsible for setting up and testing and running sound equipment for the associations theatrical & live performances. Duties also include adjusting sets at any of the property’s multiple venues, under the direction of the Activities Director. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining venues and serves as the liaison between committees, staff, and senior level management to ensure that all support and service is conducted and fulfilled in a manner consistent with the standards, goals, and objectives of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Sun City Anthem Community Association.

SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Must have working knowledge of video, sound, and lighting experience. Sound Craft, Crestron, Strand and ETC, in particular.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays that vary function to function.
• Must have basic working knowledge of computers, wireless networks, and other office equipment, i.e., multi-lined phone system, walkie-talkie, and copier.
• At a minimum, must be skilled in the use of Word for Windows, internet search functions, and e-mail.
• Ability to work and complete assignments.
• Must be mentally alert always and demonstrate good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to manage one’s own time efficiently.
• Choose the most appropriate actions for each situation.
• Actively look for ways to help people.
• Review information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Must be meticulous, dependable, self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to prioritize. Able to function effectively under stress, time constraints, and with potential interruptions.
• Must be able to work in small and confined spaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a clear and understandable voice so that communication may be conducted with people of various levels of education and capabilities.
• Ability to discuss sound needs with both internal and external clients, and offer suggestions for their live events, as appropriate.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented and have good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to drive appropriate vehicles and possess a valid NV driver’s license.
• Skilled in maintaining an efficient cheerful and professional attitude while dealing with people in sensitive situations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Motivate, direct, and coach staff.
• Train staff in Association quality of service.
• Support staff in daily operational needs.
• Effectively schedule personnel coverage to meet workload.
• Participate in the hiring process.
• Have a working knowledge of all departments to act as a technical liaison.
• Maintaining a safe environment for members and staff.
• Acts as a liaison between staff and senior management.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to train and learn all the various pieces of equipment dealing with sound, lighting and video systems as used for live and theatrical performances.
• Proficient knowledge of analog and digital sound and lighting consoles.
• Operate and program spotlight and lighting consoles.
• Focuses lighting and adjusts artist or event specifications.
• Ability to create and distribute lighting plot plans.
• Calibrate and tune audio systems to the acoustics of the venue(s), ensuring optimal sound quality and coverage throughout the space.
• Mix and balance the sound of different instruments, vocals, and audio sources in real-time during live performances and/or events. This involves adjusting levels, equalizations, and effects to achieve a cohesive and pleasing audio blend.
• Manage monitor mixes for performers on stage, ensuring they can hear themselves and other band members clearly.
• Conduct sound checks before events to fine-tune the audio system, addressing any issues and ensuring a smooth and balanced sound during the actual performance or event.
• Quickly identify and troubleshoot technical issues related to sound and lighting equipment, cables, or connectivity during live events to minimize disruptions. Be prepared to respond quickly to unexpected challenges or emergencies, such as equipment failures or sudden changes in the program.
• Identify reoccurring and potential operations problems. Recommend controls for prevention to management.
• Recognize and identify potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed.
• Must be able to rig lighting fixtures above stage as well as install gel on the lighting fixtures in their proper color and place.
• Must be familiar with all facets of sound and lighting so that equipment can be used to its fullest potential.
• Ability to make minor repairs to lighting, sound and audio/visual equipment in any of the venues, using common hand tools.
• Maintain and adjust stage curtains as needed for different performances.
• Set up and operate various video recording equipment including but not limited to projectors and other equipment as needed for the different performances and presentations.
• Oversee the general condition of all company venues and report any deficiencies to the appropriate department.
• Oversee access and use of all venue equipment as required and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays. Must be meticulous, dependable, self-motivated, organized, detail orientated and able to prioritize. Function effectively under stress and interruptions.
• Possess good people skills to deal well with a variety of personalities.
• Accountable for one’s own work and others.
• Interact with residents and members of the public as required.
• Comply with the Community Association safety program and meet OSHA requirements and standards.
• Perform other duties and or projects as directed by the Activities Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have manual dexterity required for use of all the venue(s) equipment and basic center operations such as typing, writing, answering phone.
• Ability to walk inside, outside, and upstairs without assistance.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, push, shove, lift, carry and move objects that can weigh up to fifty pounds.
• Ability to exchange and receive information through oral communications and detect sound of various levels.
• Ability to see well enough to read faint or partially obscured writing or printing with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to move and work indoors and outdoors in varying elements, including but not limited to florescent lighting, wind, rain, cold, wet and extreme heat.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position will alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting in an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to remain focused and work efficiently.
• For safety reasons, an employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Audio-visual equipment, laptops, projectors, video screens, sound speakers, microphones (XLR and wireless), sound and mixing boards, connecting wires and cables, and others as may be required.
• Stage Equipment: Sound Craft, Crestron, Strand, ETC, Clearcom.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Valid NV Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience operating audio mixing and industry standard stage equipment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in live entertainment.
• Proficient with test and calibration equipment.

SAFETY

Incumbent is required to comply with established safe work practices and attend all safety-related training provided or made available by the Association.

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