Board Op/Electrician

barringtonstageco; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Head Electrician/Board Op for the St. Germain Stage.

This role ensures high-quality lighting for every performance and acts as the primary technician, often working independently to maintain the show's integrity. Responsibilities include programming and operating lighting and projection, maintaining paperwork, and assisting with building specialty lighting items.

Qualifications

• Program and operate lighting and projection equipment for all St. Germain productions.
• Repair and maintain venue-specific practicals and effects; perform daily pre-show sweeps.
• Hang, focus, and strike lighting instruments per designer instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date paperwork for each production including plot, channel hook-up and show run sheets.
• Assist in constructing and wiring specialty items such as light boxes, star drops, and LED tape projects.
• Keep the electrics shop and lighting booth clean and organized throughout the season.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the lighting inventory throughout the season.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate lighting and projection equipment for all St. Germain productions.
• Repair and maintain venue-specific practicals and effects; perform daily pre-show technical sweeps.
• Hang, focus, and strike lighting instruments according to designer instructions.
• Maintain paperwork for each production including plot, channel hook-up and show run sheets.
• Assist in building and wiring specialty lighting items such as light boxes and LED tape projects.
• Maintain organized electrics shop and lighting booth; update inventory as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Stage Manager or Production Chief.

Skills

Theatrical lighting operation

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Physical stamina

Tools

ETC lighting consoles

Projection software

Job description

Immediately until 11/1

Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a Head Electrician/Board Op for our St. Germain Stage to join our team in Pittsfield, MA.

Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musical; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.

BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ensures high-quality lighting for every performance in the St. Germain venue. This role acts as the primary technician and operator for this space, often working independently to maintain the show's integrity.

REQUIREMENTS

• Program and operate lighting and projection computers/consoles for all St. Germain productions and events; replicate the design consistently as called by Stage Management.
• Repair and maintain venue-specific practicals and effects; perform daily pre-show technical sweeps.
• Hang, focus, and strike instruments according to the plot and designer instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date paperwork for each production including, plot, channel hook-up and show run sheets
• Aid in the construction and wiring of specialty items such as light boxes, star drops, and LED Tape projects
• Keep the electrics shop as well as the lighting booth for the venue clean and organized throughout the season
• Assist in maintaining and updating the lighting inventory throughout the season
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in theatrical lighting operation and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with ETC lighting consoles and basic projection software.
• Ability to work independently and manage venue-specific logistics.
• Must be comfortable working with students and volunteers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work comfortably at heights.

* This job description is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time