Assistant Lighting Lead

Tuacahn; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuacahn is seeking an Assistant Lighting Lead to join the Production team. This full-time role supports day-to-day operations of the Lighting Department, collaborates with guest Lighting Designers, and helps meet their lighting and electrical needs.

The position directs crews, assists in tech and previews, updates paperwork in Lightwright and Vectorworks, and ensures safe, efficient setups and strikes across Tuacahn productions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical theatre with minimum 3 years lighting tech experience.
• Knowledge of theatrical lighting tech, luminaires, dimming, power and LED systems; rigging safety.
• Proficient with Lightwright and Vectorworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist lighting lead with accurate season paperwork and file updates.
• Maintain lighting rig and install set electrics; hang and focus as needed.
• Act as swing for lighting and video departments during Broadway season.
• Lead crews when required.
• Support changeovers, rehearsals, previews for lighting needs.
• Read show reports and schedules; coordinate with team.
• Uphold Tuacahn's production policies and keep workspace clean.
• Assist in setup and strike of Tuacahn productions.
• Operate safely and maintain a positive attitude.

Skills

Leadership

Organized

Detail-oriented

Crew management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical theatre

Tools

Lightwright

Vectorworks

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Lighting Lead

Department: Production

Start

January 1, 2026 (52 week contract)

Pay according to CBA under 720

Position Summary

The Assistant Lighting Lead is a full time year round position and an integral part of the production team responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Lighting Department and ensuring that the needs of guest Lighting Designers are met.

This position directs numerous lighting personnel working in collaboration with the other departments to assist artists and achieve their vision as it relates to lighting and electrical elements.

Essential Functions

Assist lighting lead with keeping accurate record of season paperwork including updating lightwright and vectorworks files. Helps to maintain the lightning rig and install set electrics as well hang, focus, and other department needs. Act as swing for all lighting department and video department roles during the broadway season. Lead crews when needed.

Manage and participate, as necessary, in changeovers, technical rehearsals, and previews to manage technical lighting needs, assist designers, monitor and aid staff, and collaborate with other shops.

Assist lighting designers during tech and preview process. Responsible for reading show reports, rehearsal schedules, and calendars. Follow-up on applicable details or notes and communicate information with lighting lead and others as needed.

Uphold Tuacahn's production department policy and maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Assist in set up and strike of all Tuacahn productions.

Operate in a safe and professional manner at all times. Maintain a positive and collaborative attitude at all times

Additional assignments as required for all Tuacahn productions.

Qualifications

Knowledge and passion for live theater. Bachelor's degree in technical theatre and a minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Lighting technician, or similar, in a professional dance, music and theatre company

Working knowledge of all aspects of theatrical lighting technologies and experience with a variety of luminaires, dimming and power distribution systems, control systems, LED technologies, and related electrical theory and practical skill. Knowledge of rigging safety.

Proficient in the use of, Lightwright, and Vectorworks

Skills/Abilities

Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented

Demonstrated leadership skills, experience working with designers and a strong understanding of other areas of production

Ability to work in an efficient and time sensitive environment.

Ability to manage crews in multiple spaces.

Ability to work occasional weekends and nights is a must.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Must be able to lift heavy objects

Comfortable working at heights and in small spaces

Knowledge of LED technology

Knowledge of Conventional and Moving lights