Lead Caf Show Engineer

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

* Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
* Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
* Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
* Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
* A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
* Federal Work Study student may apply.
* In good disciplinary standing.
* Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: [www.berklee.edu/se](http://www.berklee.edu/se).
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The role of the Lead Caf Show Engineer is to oversee the production and technical aspects of the Caf Shows organization.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
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* Assist with co-managing Caf Shows alongside the Business Manager and Production Manager
* Participate in weekly meetings with the Business Manager, Production Manager, Caf Shows Advisor, and Concert Operations Production Manager
* Hold 5 weekly office hours
* Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and training of all engineers
* Develop a successful training curriculum for new hires and returning engineers
* Work 3-5 shows per week
* Provide pre-show assistance and technical advice to engineers to ensure the success of nightly shows
* Act as a direct line of communication between engineers and Caf Shows management
* Troubleshoot technical issues during pre-season and throughout the semester
* Work closely with Concert Operations to guarantee consistent use of the 160 dining hall’s performance facilities and equipment
* Communicate large-scale technical issues to the Concert Operations Production Manager
* Work with the Concert Operations Production Manager by contributing ideas to help grow and expand the facilities

**Required Skills and Knowledge:**
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* The ability to assist with leading a team of up to ten engineers
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to independently manage deadlines and complete tasks on time
* The ability to problem solve and troubleshoot during shows
* The ability to stay calm under pressure
* A thorough understanding of: 
+ Digital audio consoles including the Midas M32 and DL32 stage box
+ Front-of-house and monitor mixing
+ Audio networking protocols including Audinate Dante
+ Multitrack recording in Logic Pro
+ Session organization and file management
+ Lighting consoles including the Chamsys Quick Q
+ Lighting design, DMX language, and patching/addressing lighting fixtures
* Basic knowledge of Apple Mac OS
* Basic knowledge of Google Apps (Mail, Calendar, Sheets, Drive, etc.)

**Preferred Skills and Knowledge:**
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* Audinate Dante Certification Level 1

**Hourly Rate**: $17.51

**Hiring Manager**: Autumn Pryor