Head Electrician & Board Op: Stage Lighting Lead

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

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.