Light Board Operator

Tuacahn Center for the Arts; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Job summary

Tuacahn Center for the Arts seeks an experienced lighting professional to join the Production Department as Light Board Operator for the Broadway season. You will run rig checks, execute lighting cues at the console, assist in installation, and support lighting maintenance for two venues.

The role requires 3–5 years in professional theater, proficiency with ETC EOS consoles, Vectorworks, Lightwright, and a willingness to learn. Housing/travel stipend may be available.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in professional non-profit or commercial theater.
• Experience with theatrical lighting systems and equipment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on ladders or lifts up to 30 feet.

Responsibilities

• Daily preshow/postshow rig check.
• Run lighting cues as called by Production Stage Manager.
• Assist with installation and focus for Tuacahn productions.
• Maintain lighting equipment and perform postshow checks.
• Reflect Tuacahn's Mission in daily work.

Skills

ETC EOS Console

Lighting programming

Theatrical lighting

Tools

Vectorworks

Lightwright

Office

Job description

Summary

Tuacahn Center for the Arts is looking for an experienced lighting professional to join the Production Department. Tuacahn Center for the Arts produces in two theaters, the outdoor Tuacahn Amphitheater and the indoor Hafen Theater. The Light Board Operator is a technician on all show nights during the Broadway season. This position will be responsible for running rig checks, run the lighting cues called by the Stage Manager, postshow checks and helps in lighting maintenance. Contract Dates: 4/12/26-10/24/26 Pay Rate: $22.25 Shows: Hercules, Prince of Eygpt and Hairspray

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily preshow/postshow rig check
• Assist with installation and focus for all Tuacahn productions in the Broadway Season.
• Assist in lighting equipment maintenance
• Execute running all lighting cues called by the Production Stage Manager at the lighting console
• Reflect a commitment to Tuacahn's Mission.

Skills & Background

• Extensive knowledge of standard theatrical production practices.
• Expert knowledge of theatrical lighting systems, equipment, and practices.
• Experience with programming and operating the ETC EOS Family consoles required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in professional non-profit or commercial theater companies.
• Proficient with Vectorworks, Lightwright, and Office (or comparable productivity suite).
• Capable experience in computer networking for theatrical applications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders and in personnel or scissor lifts at heights up to 30'.
• A willingness to learn!

This is an IATSE represented position.

Housing and travel stipend may be available.

Salary: $22.25 per hour