Contract Lighting Programmer & Operator – Theatre Tech

newschool; United States; On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School is seeking an Overhire Light Board Programmer & Operator to support the College of Performing Arts productions, concerts, and events. You will work under the Master Electrician to program cues, manage lighting systems, and ensure safe, compliant operations on campus.

This in-person, on-site role requires collaboration with the Lighting Designer and Production team, with flexible hours based on project needs. Hourly rate offered and opportunities for renewal based on funding.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one to three years of experience as a light board programmer is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in ETC Ion Classic and XE light boards, ETC networking software, Paradigm controls, and LED lighting units.
• Experience with multi-parameter lighting equipment including moving heads and theatrical LEDs.
• Proficiency in setting, adjusting, and maintaining DMX and RDM-controlled theatrical lighting systems.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for theatrical lighting and rigging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the light board programmer and operator for College of Performing Arts productions, concerts, or events as directed by the Master Electrician.
• Collaborate with the Lighting Designer to execute the programming of cues, effects, and parameter tracking for productions.
• Oversee maintenance of lighting equipment and systems for assigned CoPA productions with support from the Master Electrician.
• Provide assistance with class concerts or smaller productions as required.
• Offer consultation on projection/video/audio requests pertaining to MIDI or OSC communications.
• Ensure compliance with Fire, Health, and Safety regulations within CoPA venues and productions in coordination with University partners.

Skills

Light board programming

ETC Ion Classic familiarity

LED lighting

DMX/RDM control

Education

BA/BFA in Theatre Design and Technology

Tools

ETC Ion Classic

XE light boards

Paradigm controls

DMX lighting systems

Job description

The New School is seeking an Overhire Light Board Programmer & Operator to support the College of Performing Arts productions, concerts, and events. You will work under the Master Electrician to program cues, manage lighting systems, and ensure safe, compliant operations on campus.

This in-person, on-site role requires collaboration with the Lighting Designer and Production team, with flexible hours based on project needs. Hourly rate offered and opportunities for renewal based on funding.