Position Type:
Athletics/Activities
Date Posted:
2/11/2026
Location:
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Date Available:
SY25-26
BRAVO - Sound Operator
Revised Oct 2024
Department:
Extra Curricular
Primary Reporting Location:
Brooks
Date Available:
Spring 2026
Job Category:
Extra Curricular
Reports to:
Sponsor/Administration
Portrait of a District 97 Leader:
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Champions the vision of the school district
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Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
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Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
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Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
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Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
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Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
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Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
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Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
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Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
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Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
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Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
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Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
About the Role
Dates TBD based on Production Schedule for - times are flexible (Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm - based on stage availability and Saturdays, times vary) Must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances
The Sound Operator interacts with and responds to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement with the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.
Essential Skills and Responsibilities:
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Read the script and score several times to understand the needs for the show and each character.
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Meet with Director to discuss sound, sfx and needs for production
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Design sound, program sfx and any sound needs for production
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Test all mics, cables and headsets prior to first dress tech for any concerns, issues, breakage and request replacements as needed
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Responsible for overseeing and getting mics ready before each tech rehearsal, show and put away after each rehearsal and show
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Arrive 30 minutes prior to dress tech's to assist with batteries, cables, tape and organization
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Arrive 110 minutes prior to start of shows to prepare mics, replace batteries, check cables and headsets and put on students
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Assist with putting microphones on all cast members wnd train Stagecrew to assist
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Assist Stage Manager with any troubleshooting with mic or sound issues
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Perform mic check before all tech rehearsals and shows
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Operate/Engineer sound during each tech rehearsal and all performances
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Train music coordinator student assigned to playing the show tracks
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Strike includes returning sound board back to general sound plot and all microphones cleaned/put away - mic room/closet cleaned and organized - any issues or repairs communicated with Bravo Office
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Lead with patience and professionalism at all times
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Leave time daily to clean and organize work areas - safety and cleanliness are priorities
Candidate Qualifications:
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Sound Operator should have experience mixing up to 24 wireless microphones
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Experience on an Allen & Heath sound board
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Able to troubleshoot any and all sound issues that arise during technical rehearsals and performances
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the performance of light workwhich may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.
