Lighting Engineer

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 46,447,000 - 80,088,000; Part time

Job summary

George Washington University’s Events & Venues seeks a part-time Lighting Engineer for on-call reporting, with occasional nights and weekends. Responsibilities include operating lights, designing shows, updating lighting plots, and supervising crew on calls.

You’ll work with GWU venues and students to tailor lighting solutions and suggest upgrades; reporting to the Venue Manager. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant field plus experience, or a Master’s degree, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree or higher.
• Degree must be conferred by the start date; equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Position requires on-call reporting status with occasional nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate lights for rehearsals and shows.
• Design shows as needed.
• Read, edit and update lighting plots.
• Maintain and supervise lighting equipment and inventory.
• Report status of show and maintenance needs to Venue Manager.
• Supervise crew on lighting calls (Inter II and Master levels).
• Assist other departments (Sound, AV, carpentry, rigging) as directed.
• Collaborate with GWU venues and students on lighting needs.
• Recommend upgrades and improvements to lighting systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lighting design

Stage lighting operation

Read lighting plots

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant area

Master's degree or higher in a relevant area

Tools

VectorWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Qualified candidates will hold a 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.

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

Job Description 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. We provide spaces for our students, faculty, staff, and guests to host events, meetings, and gatherings. We highlight university traditions, produce memorable guest speaker events, and coordinate many other activities unique to our campus with local, national, and international acclaim. Our record of excellence, support, and cooperation is one that we are proud of. Events & Venues are seeking temporary Lighting Engineers. This role will be part-time with an on-call reporting status. Additionally, this role will require working occasional nights and weekends. The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: -Operate lights for rehearsals and shows -Design shows as needs arise -Read, edit and update lighting plots -Maintain and supervise 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 -Performs 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
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:

II. POSITION INFORMATION

This role will be part-time with an on-call reporting status. Additionally, this role will require working occasional nights and weekends. This role will report to the Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington DC.

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Division of Safety and Operation
Family
Sub-Family
Stream
Level
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Hours Per Week:	Varies; approximately 20 hours per week
Hiring Range	$32.42 - $55.90
Work Schedule:	Varies; Monday-Sunday, Evenings
Position Designation:
Employee Onsite Status	On-campus (in person)
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Position Type:
Posting Number:	T001129
Job Open Date:	03/26/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	No
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
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.