Role: Sound Assistant

Status: Full Time/Benefits Eligible/Non-Exempt 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Two River Theater, a mid-sized professional LORT theater, located in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking Emerging Professionals applicants for our 2026-2027 season.

Two River’s Emerging Professionals program is a springboard for professionals at the start of their career. The program offers practical applications in multiple career fields, including: costuming, props, lighting, sound, artistic development, management and more. The season-long positions-in-residence receive weekly pay, housing, a travel stipend allotment, optional 100% paid Employer health benefits, and are supported by mentors who help them learn and connect with leading industry professionals, allowing them to grow within their specific fields.

ABOUT TWO RIVER THEATER 

Two River Theater produces a theatrical season that includes American and world classics, new plays and musicals, programs for young people, and festivals of new work. Each year, we also offer 40+ events that reflect our diverse community of Red Bank, New Jersey. Two River produces work on two stages—the 350-seat Rechnitz Theater, and the flexible 110-seat Marion Huber Theater. The theater’s recently opened Center for New Work, Education and Design is a three-story facility that includes two rehearsal studios, artist labs, classrooms, expanded shops and centrally located offices. Two River Theater has commissioned and premiered original projects including Be More Chill by Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz (the theater’s first Broadway production) and Hurricane Diane by former Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (which won an Obie Award for its Off-Broadway run). In June 2019, Two River was nationally recognized by USA TODAY as one of “10 great places to see a play” across the U.S. Two River serves thousands of students and community members through arts and humanities programs at the theater, in schools and throughout its region. Two River Theater is led by Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen and was founded in 1994 by Joan and Robert Rechnitz. 

MISSION 

We create great American theater by developing and producing new works and world classics that most richly direct our gaze to the life of the human spirit. We cultivate an audience that cherishes the intimate joy of theater, enriched when shared by a community of others. 

VISION 

To be a theater whose work contributes to the canon of world theater and is a vital cultural resource for our community. 

 OUR CORE VALUES 

Two River Theater is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable and culturally diverse work environment and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not currently meet all qualifications. We know there are great candidates who may not have all the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

The Sound Assistant works closely with the sound supervisor, designers, and the lighting crew, as needed. The ideal candidate is positive, self-motivated, organized, collaborative and professional. Duties include working as a member of the sound and lighting crew on all aspects of load-in, hang, focus, tech notes, and strike. The sound assistant will also serve as board operator, A-2, or other positions as needed for the run of our mainstage and black-box theatrical productions and rentals. Other duties include helping to maintain inventories, equipment maintenance, and assisting other departments as needed. 

Qualifications: Candidates must have experience working with theatrical sound systems.

Direct Supervisor: Sound Supervisor

Employment Term: August 3, 2026 – July 4, 2027

COMPENSATION: 
The compensation for this position consists of a weekly rate of $386.80, plus shared housing that is fully furnished and includes all utilities, valued at $250 per week. This brings the total weekly taxable compensation to $636.80, which equals $15.92 per hour for a 40-hour workweek. If housing is not required, the position will be compensated the full weekly amount of $636.80, which equals $15.92 per hour for an 40-hour week. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule.

This is a non-exempt position, meaning overtime pay is available after 40 hours per week, at a rate of $23.88 per hour (time and a half). Travel expense reimbursement may be available.

The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, an employee assistance program, local business discounts, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

TO APPLY:
Candidates should submit a cover letter (include where you saw this job posting), detailed resume, and contact information for 2-3 references through the link below. If candidates need support navigating the ADP jobs page, please reach out to pmassistant@trtc.org for assistance.  

TRT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.