Electrics Supervisor/Lighting Designer

PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 68,640 - 70,304; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance

10 paid vacation days

9 paid holidays

8 paid sick days

Job summary

A performing arts organization in Santa Maria, California is seeking an Electrics Supervisor/Lighting Designer. This full-time position involves overseeing lighting production, supervising students, and maintaining equipment for shows. Candidates should have experience in lighting design and crew supervision. The pay range is competitive, and benefits include full health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in lighting production for shows and events is required.
• Must be able to supervise and train lab students and crews.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and repair is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lighting production for all shows and events.
• Manage purchasing of supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Supervise crews during assembly and focus of lighting.

Skills

Lighting design

Electrics maintenance

Supervisory skills

Job description

Overview

The Electrics Supervisor/Lighting Designer (a full-time exempt position), in collaboration with and under the direction of the Lighting Director, is responsible for lighting production for all shows and events; including, but not limited to, purchasing supplies, maintenance and repair of all equipment related to electrics; supervising lab students; equipment load-in schedules; supervising crews in assembly and focus of lighting as specified by the Lighting Director; supervising and monitoring all performances of productions. This position may design shows as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range is $68,640 - $70,304. PCPA covers 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums. Benefits include 10 paid days for the winter break, 10 paid days of vacation per year, 9 paid holidays and 8 paid days of sick time.

Application Deadline and Start Date

The application deadline is 09/12/2025. Preferable start date is 12/1/2025. The successful candidate is required to relocate to the Central Coast. A full job description can be downloaded at pcpa.org.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter of Interest
• Portfolio including a lighting plot with supporting paperwork, production and rigging documentation, and representative samples of design work.
• Contact information of 3 professional references: (at least 1 supervisor contact)
• Send to HR & EDI Manager, Ivana Maratas, at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Performing Arts