Lead Lighting Technician: ETC Apex 5 & Event Rigging

THEATRE PHILADELPHIA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Film Society Center is seeking a non-union Head Electrician for upcoming events in Philadelphia. The role requires patching, programming, cueing, and hands-on work with lighting hardware, including familiarity with the ETC Apex 5 lighting console.

You will track inventory and oversee all electrical equipment during load-in, rehearsals, performances, and load-out. The position emphasizes safety compliance and collaboration with the production team for a dynamic, growing program at

Qualifications

• Patching, programming and cueing for live events.
• Familiarity with dimmer-doubler controlled stage lighting.
• Tracking lighting inventory and equipment during load-in, shows and load-out.
• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patch, program and cue lighting for events.
• Maintain and track inventory of house and rental instruments.
• Manage electrical equipment during load-in, rehearsal, performances and load-out.
• Follow safety policies and procedures during all operations.

Skills

Patching

Programming

Cueing

Dimmer-doubler lighting

Inventory tracking

Safety compliance

Tools

ETC Apex 5 Lighting Console

Job description

Philadelphia Film Society Center is seeking a non-union Head Electrician for upcoming events in Philadelphia. The role requires patching, programming, cueing, and hands-on work with lighting hardware, including familiarity with the ETC Apex 5 lighting console.

You will track inventory and oversee all electrical equipment during load-in, rehearsals, performances, and load-out. The position emphasizes safety compliance and collaboration with the production team for a dynamic, growing program at