Sound
Marshal
Responsibilities
Sound Marshals are responsible for educating the community about why the
rules set forth in the sound policy are important, are entrusted to
monitor amplified sound levels, and ensure participants are not
violating the sound policy.
Sound Marshal Coordinator
Pre-event Duties
Join the event planning group
Brief Event Organizer at least bi-weekly
Monitor Sound Marshal shift schedule
Solicit volunteers
Coordinate sound camp registrations with Theme Camp Coordinator
During Event Duties
Make sure that sound testing occurs at each sound camp to set initial
maximum sound levels
Issue Sound Permits
Coordinate with the Assistant Event Manager to ensure adequate radio
distribution
Make sure that Sound Marshal volunteers are trained in proper
procedures
Make sure shifts are being adequately covered
Monitor Sound Log and update Event Organizers of potential problems
Solicit new Sound Marshals and volunteers for all departments
Arrange for supplies to be secured when event is over
Perform any other actions necessary to carry out the sound policy
Post-event Duties
Email a summary of problems, concerns, successes, suggestions regarding
sound management to Event Manager within (30) days of the end of the event
Sound Marshals
During Event Duties
Show up for your shift
Assist Sound Marshal Coordinator in conducting initial sound testing of
each sound camp
Make rounds of the event venue (including listening from the street
outside of the event area) monitoring sound levels and enforcing sound
policy as necessary
Educate the community about why the rules set forth in the sound policy
are important
Record violations in the Sound Log
Recruit new Sound Marshals and volunteers