Job Description

The City of Ottawa is r ecruiting for a Part-Time Auditorium Sound and Light Technician.  This position is responsible for setting up sound and lights for events at Ottawa Memorial Auditorium.  Work will require varying hours for event production, including significant night and weekend hours.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets appropriate sound levels with artists, sets up related equipment, operates/supervises all board operations.
• Attend and participate in technical rehearsals and performances.
• Serve as a backstage sound technician when appropriate. 
• May design lighting effects and set cues for events. 
• Assist organizing all sound equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ancillary Job Functions:

• Ensure compliance with all City ordinances and policies.
• Assist other departments and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: (Combination of education, training, and experience will be considered)

• Light and/or sound design/operations experience required. 
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age (required to sell or serve alcoholic beverages per Kansas law).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (not all inclusive)

• Strong communication skills and customer service skills.
• Some technical knowledge of theater and/or performance operations and service.
• Knowledge of the principles of sound design, operation of sound board and equipment.
• Basic understanding of principles of lighting design, operation of computer light board equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with artists, crews, staff, patrons, business and the public.
• Ability to work under general supervision and make decisions.

Work Environment:

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels.

Physical Abilities: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions)

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement and manual dexterity.
• Must have clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, and precise hand-eye coordination.
• Requires ability to lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds. 
• Requires ability to climb stairs and ladders.  

Pay Rate:  $16.90-18.59/hour

Date Opened:  October 15, 2025

Date Closed:     November 14, 2025

Hours:  Hours will vary based on event production to include evenings and weekends.  

Residency:  Regular, part-time and full-time employees are required to establish and maintain residency within a driving distance of 35 miles of Ottawa City Hall within one year from hire.

E-Mail Confirmation: After your application has been received by the City of Ottawa, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not received confirmation within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 785-229-3634 to verify application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 785-229-3634 or e-mail humanresources@ottawaks.gov.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-3634 at least two days prior to a scheduled test or interview.

The City of Ottawa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work at office, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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