PM LEAD + LIVE SOUND ENGINEER

PM Lead/Sound Engineer ensures all aspects of programming occur seamlessly in the second half of the day, by assisting, supporting, supervising, and coordinating the late afternoon/night staff team including counselors, transportation, and camper care team as well as communication with Besant Hill or Amplify staff as needed. Also responsible for running a professional sound board several nights each week. The PM lead is directly supervised by the program director and the executive director.

SCHEDULE

This is a temporary salaried position with hours generally worked from 3-11pm with an adjusted schedule on arrival, departure and showcase days. The PM lead works 6 days/week and has one 24-hour period per week free from camp responsibilities, while still upholding expectations. The PM Lead is in the rotation for on-call overnight shifts to tend to any camp needs that may occur.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DAILY TASKS

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• Oversee all aspects of running camp for the second half of each day

• Assist in leading parts of training and orientation

• Supervise and support a team of 9 or more staff so they are prepared to successfully complete tasks, and follow up if performance improvements are needed

• Run sound for all main stage performances, activities and showcases

• Host and support guest performers and workshop leaders

• Provide additional support for campers

• Utilize trauma informed and social emotional learning practices in all camper communication

• Plan and lead evening assemblies including group bonding/team building games and challenges, making announcements, communicating the next day's schedule, and making sure camp rules are followed

• Coordinate moving gear, evening activities, and special guest performances

• Lead transitions and ensure camper count off is accurate

• Meetings include twice weekly and one on ones as needed with staff, daily debrief with AM lead, and providing updates at lead team meetings

• Shifting schedules and possibly filling in for staff who are sick

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REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years experience with young adult leadership, mentorship, communication, goal setting, and general ability to successfully manage staff

• 2+ years teaching, mentoring, and/or collaborating experience with youth grades 3-12

• Ability to lead group activities such as ice breakers, games, and challenges

• Understanding of and connection to our mission so that it is at the forefront of mind

• Intermediate ability to set up and operate a professional sound system including presets

• Strong public speaking, leadership, delegation, supervision and communication skills

• Ability to adhere to a schedule

PAY + BENEFITS

• The pay range is $5,400–7,200 depending on experience, for 9 weeks (10 days prior to session 1 for onsite move-in, team training) of full-time summer employment

• Room and board is 100% covered

• Travel cost to and from campus is not included and is the responsibility of each staff member

SKILLS + PERSONALITY