Join us in celebrating music and community

Ashkenaz is a one-of-a-kind music and dance community center in Berkeley, CA engaging artists and community members who are eager to come together and co-create mutual understanding and respect of different cultures. You won’t find anywhere else like Ashkenaz!

Culture & Work Environment

At Ashkenaz, we believe in the power of music, community, and cultural exchange to inspire and connect people from all walks of life. As a historic nonprofit music venue, our team is passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive space where diverse traditions thrive. Whether you’re working behind the scenes or engaging with artists and audiences, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values creativity, respect, and a shared love for the arts. Join us in keeping the spirit of Ashkenaz alive—where work feels like a celebration of culture, music, and community!

Job

Opportunities

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  • Qualifications, Education and Experience

    2-5 years mixing live audio for front of house or monitors (ideally both) in performance space(s) with a 150 person capacity or more, or for a regularly performing or touring artist. 

    In depth knowledge of Signal Flow concepts

    In depth knowledge of microphones and micing technique for electric and acoustic instruments

    Experience Mixing on Digital Consoles (Ideally Behringer X32 or Midas M32) 

    Knowledge of effects and dynamics processing for live amplification

    A willingness to learn and take feedback from artists and management 

    A calm and friendly temperament in interactions with bands, audience and co-workers. 

    Experience Preferred

    2-5 years doing sound for folk, roots or regional music (ie. African, Roots Americana, Reggae, Swing, Salsa) with an interest or expertise in the nuanced demands of sound reinforcement for acoustic and lightly amplified music.

    Compensated based on the level of experience and availability

    Applying

    Please send your cover letter and resume to harry@ashkenaz.com

How to Apply

All Applications

1.  Email your cover letter and resume/profile in one file to:  Jobs"AtSign"Ashkenaz.com.
 NOTE:  This is not an email address, but is formatted this way to prevent spam mail.  Simply replace the "At Sign" with the @ key.

Applying for a Posted Job Opening

​2.  In the email subject line, be sure to include the position and your name. The position name can be found in the Open & Recently Filled Positions section above.


Submitting an Unsolicited Resume/Application

We are always happy to get to know talent.  If you are interested in reaching out to us even if there are no open positions:

2.  Be sure to include your name and the core job category or position you are interested in (for example, “Accounting” or "Accountant"). Otherwise, we may not be able to process your application. 

In the subject line, include your first and last name, and the type of position you want to apply for (e.g., Jane Smith - Marketing). As an example, some of the work our staff does is:

  • Programming

  • Event Production

  • Finance

  • Marketing

  • Operations

  • and more!

If you want to apply for more than one department, please submit a separate application for each department and attach your resume and cover letter to each email.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

Background Checks

•    Ashkenaz conducts background checks before an offer is extended.
•    For some positions, we conduct criminal background checks.  A criminal conviction is not an automatic disqualification for employment.

Managing Expectations

  • We request that applications are sent by email only.  As much as we would love to reach out to each and every applicant, the reality is that we are a small business with limited resources. Unfortunately, we simply don't have the resources to provide the ultimate application experience that may be expected by some applicants. The good news is that once you're on board, we make up for it! 

  • The straight goods:  Despite the flavor-of-the-day advice you may get from online articles convincing you to stand out with your application, we ask that you don’t use fax or snail mail to send us your application.  

  • In case you get the urge to phone us to find out if we've received your application, know that we've ensured that you receive an automated confirmation when we receive your application submission. 

  • Due to the high number of applications we receive, only applicants who are selected for an interview can contacted. Periodic updates regarding recent postings are published above after the application deadline has expired. 

THANK YOU

We mean it and are sincere when we say that we thank all applicants for their interest in working at Ashkenaz. Thank you!