Board Op/Electrician

Barrington Stage Co.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Head Electrician/Board Op for the St. Germain Stage to join our team. You will oversee high-quality lighting and operate the lighting console for all productions and events.

The role requires independent work, ability to lift 50 lbs, and comfort working with students and volunteers, with responsibility for maintaining paperwork and gear throughout the season.

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.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate lighting and projection consoles for all St. Germain productions and events; replicate the design 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.

Skills

Theatrical lighting

ETC consoles

Projection software

Independent work

Students/volunteers

Lifting 50 lbs

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; 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