Reports to: Sound Supervisor
Dates: June 15 - July 31, 2025
Salary: $2,500-$2,900 (based on experience) for the Season, split into bi-weekly payments. 
Additional Benefits: Shared housing in campus apartment (private bedroom with shared bathroom and living space), meal plan in Vassar College’s dining hall (3 meals per day), round-trip travel reimbursement from New York City, free tickets to Powerhouse shows (as available)

Job Summary:

The Sound Technician oversees sound across all venues for the season.  Reporting directly to the Sound Supervisor, the Sound Technician will assist the Sound Supervisor with loading in, cueing each show, running each show, loading out, and more.  All of our presentations across the professional and Training Program season are in development, and therefore require flexibility, patience, and a can-do attitude.  Some projects may require a lot of support, some may require a simpler “lights up, lights down” approach, and some projects may provide their own Sound Designer.  An ideal candidate can adapt quickly and willingly to fit the needs of each individual project.

We are seeking applicants with the following traits: friendly, reliable, possess strong work ethics, have a pleasant, calm demeanor, a can-do attitude, thrive in a fast paced environment, can navigate a multitude of personalities and have a strong sense of humor. 

If you are available and have an interest in being considered for one of the positions, please send a brief cover letter to powerhouse@vassar.edu along with the following:
1. Position(s) you are most interested in.
2. Confirm availability (mid-June - July 31)
3. Attach a resume.

We will be scheduling Zoom/phone interviews immediately, so please submit your materials ASAP.