Career Center

Position Purpose

The Department of Theater and Dance at Phillips Exeter Academy is seeking a Sound Design & A/V Intern for the ’23-’24 academic year, who is proficient in sound design for theater & dance, knowledgeable of sound equipment and A/V equipment, sound reinforcement, and comfortable mentoring student tech crews and proctors. The theater and dance program produce 3 theatrical productions (including 1 musical) and 3 dance concerts per year in any of 3 performance spaces in the Goel Center for Theater & Dance. Additional one-time events may also require technical assistance.

Key Accountabilities

Incumbent is expected to work with a high level of independence and autonomy and exercise a high degree of initiative. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Sound design and engineering for all productions in the Goel Center.
• Run sound/microphones for all musicals and events in the Goel Center.
• Record and/or livestream all theater and dance events.
• Maintain all A/V and film equipment in the Goel Center.
• Provide projection design/implementation as needed for theater and dance productions.

While individual responsibilities will vary from one position to another, the major job duties of all teaching interns generally include the following:

• Cultural Competency: Faculty are expected to demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Residential Life:  Faculty generally reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating Exeter’s community-centered student dormitory life.  Each faculty member is generally responsible for one weekend a month and one to two week-nights of dormitory duty per week, depending on the dormitory size.
• Extracurricular Activities: Faculty are generally expected to participate in the school’s extracurricular activities (e.g. coaching, advising student clubs, and/or committee work). 

Position Requirements

Education

• Must have knowledge of theatrical sound design and equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical theater or sound design preferred.

Experience

• Experience with sound design.
• Experience with basic sound engineering and operation.
• Knowledge of sound recording and video equipment, including DAW’s and editing programs.
• Knowledge of Crestron control systems and Dante networking.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Knowledge and experience with current theater technology.
• Knowledge of up-to-date theatre safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Skilled in critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Additional Requirements

1. Criminal background check
2. Driving Record Check
3. COVID Vaccine Policy: Phillips Exeter Academy requires all community members without a medical or religious exemption to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters. *With the exception of a PEA-approved medical or religious exemption.
4. May be exposed to dust, electrical hazards from construction of stage sets, and high voltage.
5. May occasionally need to use special tools.

About Phillips Exeter Academy

Phillips Exeter Academy, a co-educational residential school serving students in grades 9 through 12, and post-graduate level, was founded in 1781 by John Phillips. Exeter has a tradition of academic excellence, a distinguished faculty, and a long history of educating young people to find their place in the world. The 671-acre campus with academic and residential buildings, a 309,432 volume library, playing fields and green lawns is located in Exeter, a southern New Hampshire town which retains its 18th-century New England charm. The Academy enrolls more than 1000 students from around the world. Exeter offers a rich curriculum with over 400 courses taught by over 200 faculty in eighteen academic departments. The Academy employs approximately 495 staff who support the living, learning and teaching environment of a diverse student body. The Academy's longstanding commitment to excellence has made the school one of the finest in the country. To learn more about Phillips Exeter Academy, visit http://www.exeter.edu/. The Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, vet...eran status, national origin, genetic information, or physical or mental disabilities which do not prevent performance of essential job tasks. The Academy is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. Applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.

Show more

Show less

Connections working at Phillips Exeter Academy