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DEPARTMENT: Production, Stage Operations

REPORTS TO: Stage Operations Director

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time; Annual; Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and paid holidays; paid parental and bereavement leave; flexible spending and health savings accounts; employer-sponsored life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), as well as voluntary supplemental insurances including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet, and legal plans; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match; free parking within walking distance; and additional benefits and perks.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE: This is an in-person position reporting to our theaters located at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ. Schedule includes frequent nights, weekends and some holidays, as determined by the production calendar. Weekly schedule will vary, with 40 hours guaranteed, depending on production needs and availability.

POSITION SUMMARY

McCarter Theatre Center is seeking a skilled and collaborative Sound Supervisor to lead all aspects of sound operations across our theatrical and presenting programming. Working under the direction of the Stage Operations Director, this role is responsible for the planning, execution, and day-to-day leadership of a department that touches every production we put on stage — from initial load-in through final strike. The Sound Supervisor ensures that every performance is supported by technically excellent, artistically responsive sound, while maintaining department systems and equipment and serving as a trusted partner to visiting designers, artists, and colleagues across the production team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work expected in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications, and may be modified as needed.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

McCarter is one of the country's flagship theatres, a vibrant center for community and for the performing arts, and a key cultural anchor for Central New Jersey. Located on the campus of Princeton University and incorporated as an independent, charitable nonprofit, the company is a nationally renowned, multi-disciplinary creative hub of arts and ideas, offering theatre, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs for all ages.

A two-time Tony Award winner, McCarter’s legacy of artistic excellence traces back to the theatre’s first performances in 1930. A home for new play development and world premieres, the company has launched numerous works that have gone on to tens of thousands of performances reaching millions of audience members around the world.

Among the 100,000 community members who directly participate in the company’s work every year, more than 7,500 are students taking part in McCarter’s robust arts-in-education offerings. The company offers more than 20 annual in-school residencies in classrooms in Princeton and Trenton, hosts schools from throughout the region for student matinee performances, and offers need-based scholarships to every one of its dozens of educational after-school and summer programs each year. Co-led by Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Executive Director Martin Miller, McCarter leads with values of “justice and joy, and beauty in belonging,” creating stories and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations, and engage communities.

TO APPLY
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. We welcome any additional context you would like to share about your experience and interest in this role. We look forward to learning more about you and the perspective you would bring to the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT

McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. We seek team members who bring a range of backgrounds and experiences in support of an expansive artistic vision; who are committed to ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression work, both individually and collectively; and who value collaboration, curiosity, flexibility, and continuous personal and professional growth.

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed. Many skills are transferable, and we recognize that strong candidates may bring relevant experience, intuition, and perspective gained through a variety of paths. McCarter is committed to on-the-job training and mentorship. We also encourage candidates who do not live within commuting distance to apply; we are eager to tell you about the area, which includes many vibrant communities and towns outside of Princeton.

McCarter Theatre Center is also committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants who require accommodations may contact Human Resources at (609) 258-6500 or email jobs@mccarter.org.