Illuminations Lead: Light Board Programmer & Operator

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work on campus

Job summary

The New School’s College of Performing Arts seeks an Overhire Light Board Programmer & Operator to support lighting for drama productions, operas, concerts, and events. You will oversee lighting control systems and work with the Master Electrician to program cues and maintain equipment.

This on-site, as-needed role emphasizes collaboration with the Lighting Designer and production staff, requiring 1–3 years of experience and proficiency with ETC Ion Classic/XE and DMX/RDM controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience as a light board programmer.
• Expertise in ETC Ion Classic and XE light boards, ETC networking software, Paradigm controls, and LED lighting units.
• Experience with multi-parameter lighting equipment (moving heads, theatrical LEDs, etc.).
• Proficiency in setting, adjusting, and maintaining DMX and RDM-controlled lighting systems.
• Ability to work under time constraints with professionalism and safety awareness.
• Strong understanding of lighting fundamentals and safety procedures for theatrical lighting.

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 program cues, effects, and parameter tracking.
• Oversee minor repairs or maintenance of lighting equipment and systems with support from the Master Electrician.
• Provide assistance with class concerts or smaller productions as required.
• Offer consultation on projection/video/audio-related requests involving MIDI or OSC communications.
• Ensure compliance with Fire, Health, and Safety regulations within CoPA venues and productions with university coordination.
• Maintain flexible working hours based on project assignments.

Skills

Light board programming

ETC Ion Classic

LED lighting units

DMX/RDM control

MIDI/OSC protocols

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BA/BFA in Theatre Design and Technology

Tools

Paradigm controls

ETC Ion Classic

LED fixtures

Job description

The New School’s College of Performing Arts seeks an Overhire Light Board Programmer & Operator to support lighting for drama productions, operas, concerts, and events. You will oversee lighting control systems and work with the Master Electrician to program cues and maintain equipment.

This on-site, as-needed role emphasizes collaboration with the Lighting Designer and production staff, requiring 1–3 years of experience and proficiency with ETC Ion Classic/XE and DMX/RDM controls.