Entertainment Tech - Lighting

Mohegan Sun; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun seeks an experienced entertainment lighting professional to manage all aspects of lighting for shows and events. You will draft plots, program and operate consoles, load in/out, and lead the lighting crew across multiple venues on property.

Applicants should have strong live-event lighting design skills, familiarity with GrandMA2/3 consoles, CAD tools like Vectorworks, and a solid safety record. This role is on-site at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or bachelor’s in lighting preferred; three years of related experience considered.
• Knowledgeable in professional lighting equipment and live event lighting design.
• Experience with GrandMA2/3 consoles and CAD software (Vectorworks or similar).

Responsibilities

• Load in/out shows and run lighting crew as LD or Dimmer Tech when needed.
• Create lighting plots and configure rigging for shows and events.
• Operate lighting control systems and maintain equipment.
• Design lighting for entertainment and special events across the property.
• Build, repair, and maintain lighting fixtures, cables, and related gear.
• Set up follow spots and RoboSpots; adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Lighting design

Lead and team leadership

Live event experience

CAD software knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in theatrical/entertainment lighting

Tools

GrandMA2/3 consoles

Vectorworks (CAD)

Power and data distribution equipment

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for all aspects of entertainment lighting including drafting plots, doing load-ins, programming and operating a lighting console, doing load-outs, running a crew, being the dimmer tech/power person for shows & events, being a follow spot operator, lighting focus, and doing maintenance on all types of lighting and lighting equipment to be used for all events across property.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for loading in and loading out shows
• Responsible for running the lighting crew for load-ins & load-outs when assigned as the role of Lighting Designer (LD) or Dimmer Tech/Power Person
• Responsible for creating lighting plots
• Configure and hang trusses and lighting equipment for shows and events
• Set-up/Install portable dimmers, power distribution, data distribution, and monitor for proper operation
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
• Operate lighting control systems
• Design lighting for entertainment and special events
• Build, maintain, and repair: Lighting fixtures/devices, cables and other entertainment electrical equipment
• Set Up & Operate Follow Spots and RoboSpots

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate fork trucks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
• Casino Lighting Maintenance and Projects
• Entertainment Lighting Installations around property
• Assists with Entertainment production tasks, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent OR Bachelors Degree with a focus on Theatrical or Entertainment Lighting In lieu of a degree, three years of experience working with entertainment or theatrical lighting equipment, lighting consoles, and other related lighting systems may be considered Knowledgeable in the operation of professional lighting equipment Experience in Live Event, Theatrical, or Architectural lighting design Knowledge of Vectorworks or other applicable CAD software Knowledge of the GrandMA2/3 or any other applicable entertainment lighting consoles Knowledge of temporary power & data distribution for entertainment lighting

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to delegate tasks efficiently and effectively

Training Requirements

• Knowledge of digital and computer-based lighting equipment
• Knowledge of company specific hardware and software
• Must be certified in the operation of fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks, scissor lifts and boom lifts

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend and climb for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb wire ladders to operate truss mounted follow spots
• Must be able to climb wire ladders to focus lighting on trusses
• Must be able to lift and move all necessary equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.

Work Shift: Regular Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!.

Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.

What began in 1996 as a gaming destination in southeastern Connecticut with a handful of Team Members has expanded into a premier entertainment enterprise with over 10,000 team members across the globe. What drives our success is the centuries-old philosophy of the Mohegan Tribe “The Spirit of Aquai”. Its principles of welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships have shaped our culture, and serve as the foundation that we live by with every guest and team member interaction today, and for generations to come.