L1 Lighting Engineer — NYC Live Events (Flexible Shifts)

Convene Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + birthday off

Travel and entertainment discounts

24/7 well-being resources

Retirement plan for part-time staff

Job summary

Convene Hospitality Group in New York City is seeking a skilled L1 Lighting Engineer to join our growing in-house production team. This role offers part-time to full-time hours on a scheduled shift basis, with a $55/hour rate and a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per shift.

You will set up and operate lighting for live events, program cues, and troubleshoot issues across our venue portfolio, delivering high-quality experiences for high-profile clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an L1 Lighting Engineer or similar role in hospitality/events.
• Proficiency with lighting equipment including consoles, stationary/moving elements, wireless DMX, and DMX networking.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong eye for lighting quality and precision.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues quickly.
• Effective communication and collaboration with team members and clients.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up, test, and operate lighting equipment for live events, including fixtures and consoles.
• Adjust lighting levels and cue programming to ensure high-quality lighting during events.
• Troubleshoot DMX addressing and other lighting issues to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with event coordinators and production teams to meet lighting requirements.
• Regularly inspect and maintain lighting equipment; perform routine checks and repairs as needed.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and clients on lighting setups.
• Maintain accurate records of lighting setups, configurations, and inventory.

Skills

Lighting operation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility hours

Education

Degree or certification in Lighting operation/design

Tools

Lighting consoles

DMX devices

DMX networking

Job description

Convene Hospitality Group in New York City is seeking a skilled L1 Lighting Engineer to join our growing in-house production team. This role offers part-time to full-time hours on a scheduled shift basis, with a $55/hour rate and a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per shift.

You will set up and operate lighting for live events, program cues, and troubleshoot issues across our venue portfolio, delivering high-quality experiences for high-profile clients.