Lighting Engineer

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,661 - 77,007; Part time

Job summary

The George Washington University is seeking a temporary Lighting Engineer for their Foggy Bottom campus. This part-time position involves operating and designing lighting for various events, maintaining the lighting equipment, and supervising crews.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 2 years of experience. Knowledge of VectorWorks or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is preferred. Availability for evening and weekend shifts is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate lights for rehearsals and shows.
• Design shows as needs arise.
• Maintain lighting equipment and inventory.
• Supervise crew on lighting calls.
• Recommend upgrades for lighting needs.

Skills

Proficiency in VectorWorks or AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Basic computer software programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant specialization

Master’s degree or higher in relevant area

Job description

Job Summary

Events & Venues at the George Washington University (a department in the Division of Safety & Operations) designs, produces, and manages events on the Foggy Bottom Campus. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients both in the community and outside of the community. This position is a temporary Lighting Engineer with part‑time hours and an on‑call reporting status. The role requires occasional night and weekend work and reports to the Foggy Bottom Campus.

Responsibilities

• Operate lights for rehearsals and shows
• Design shows as needs arise
• Read, edit, and update lighting plots
• Maintain and supervise the maintenance of Lisner Auditorium’s lighting equipment and inventory
• Report on the status of show needs and maintenance needs to the Venue Manager
• Supervise crew on lighting calls (only for Inter II and Master categories)
• Assist other departments (Sound, Audio Visual, carpentry, rigging, etc.) as needed under the direction of the Venue Manager
• Work with and supervise other GWU venues and students with their lighting needs
• Recommend upgrades and improvements in lighting needs for the auditorium and other GWU venues
• Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in VectorWorks or AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other basic computer software programs.

Position Information

• Campus location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operations
• Employment type: Part‑time (approximately 20 hours per week)
• Hiring range: $32.42 – $55.90 per hour
• Work schedule: Varies; Monday–Sunday, evenings, occasional nights and weekends
• On‑call reporting status
• Background check required: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Open until filled: No

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.