Head of Electrics

Children's Theatre Company; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Three weeks paid vacation

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Sierra Repertory Theatre in Sonora, California seeks a Head of Electrics to lead lighting for a year-round production program across two venues.

The role oversees hangs, programming, maintenance, and safety, collaborates with guest designers, and reports to the Artistic Director; relocation to Sonora required.

Qualifications

• Professional theatrical electrics experience.
• Strong knowledge of ETC consoles and modern theatrical lighting systems.
• Experience with conventional and LED fixtures, moving lights, DMX, and lighting networking.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of projection systems is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Head of Electrics for SRT productions and events.
• Lead and execute lighting hangs, focus, programming, maintenance, and strikes.
• Interpret and implement lighting plots from guest designers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lighting equipment, control systems, networking, and inventory.
• Work collaboratively with lighting designers, directors, stage managers, and production staff.
• Provide support for projection systems and stage automation as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient electrics department.

Skills

ETC consoles

Theatrical lighting systems

Lighting networking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Projection systems

Tools

ETC consoles

DMX control

Job description

Head of Electrics

Full-Time | Year-Round | Sonora, California

Sierra Repertory Theatre seeks an experienced Head of Electrics to join our year-round production team. This position oversees the execution and maintenance of lighting for a diverse season of plays, musical, concerts, educational productions, and special events across SRT’s two venues.

The Head of Electrics reports to the Artistic Director.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled theatre electrician who enjoys working collaboratively with guest designers and a close-knit production team while living in California’s beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills.

Salary & Benefits: $42,000–$50,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, plus health insurance, three weeks paid vacation, and additional benefits. Additional benefit information is available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Head of Electrics for SRT productions and events.
• Lead and execute lighting hangs, focus, programming, maintenance, and strikes.
• Interpret and implement lighting plots from guest designers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lighting equipment, control systems, networking, and inventory.
• Work collaboratively with lighting designers, directors, stage managers, and production staff.
• Provide support for projection systems and stage automation as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient electrics department.

Lighting design experience is welcomed but not required. Qualified candidates may have opportunities to design SRT productions for additional compensation.

Qualifications

• Professional theatrical electrics experience.
• Strong knowledge of ETC consoles and modern theatrical lighting systems.
• Experience with conventional and LED fixtures, moving lights, DMX, and lighting networking.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of projection systems is helpful.
• Familiarity with theatrical stage automation is a plus.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Because SRT operates between two theatres, candidates must have dependable transportation and be able to report reliably to either venue as scheduled.
• Ability to relocate to the Sonora, California area.
• Ability to work the flexible schedule inherent in professional theatre, including evenings, weekends, and technical rehearsals.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and carrying theatrical lighting equipment, using and moving ladders, and working at heights.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Sierra Repertory Theatre is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace that values diversity in all its forms. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the organization, without discrimination on the basis of any status protected by applicable law.

Sierra Repertory Theatre is an award-winning professional regional theatre producing a year-round season of plays and musical in California’s scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Our collaborative team values artistry, craftsmanship, and community.

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.