Lighting Supervisor

Boston Conservatory at Berklee; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness initiatives

Cultural programming on campus

Job summary

Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks a collaborative Lighting Supervisor to lead lighting operations for Mainstage productions and guide student crews within a dynamic, student-centered environment.

You will oversee hangs, focuses, strikes, and show calls year-round, mentoring staff while aligning artistic visions with practical production execution. Bachelor's degree in lighting design and 5+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in lighting design (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of professional experience as a master electrician or lighting designer.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience with mentorship skills.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks, Lightwright, EOS technology (ETC ION), stage rigging, and electronics.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work on ladders/catwalks up to 24 feet, including nights and weekends.
• Preferred: higher education experience, advanced rigging skills, projection systems familiarity, or a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute all lighting operations across performance spaces, serving as Master Electrician for Mainstage productions.
• Supervise, mentor, and train staff and student crews in safety, programming, and operations.
• Collaborate with guest designers, directors, deans, and faculty to implement artistic visions on schedule and within budget.
• Manage equipment inventory, maintenance, purchasing, and capital planning for lighting systems.
• Ensure workplace safety across spaces following relevant codes.
• Serve as Manager on Duty on a rotational basis during performances and load-ins.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in lighting design

Master’s degree (preferred)

Higher education experience (preferred)

Tools

Vectorworks

Lightwright

EOS technology (ETC ION)

Stage rigging

Electronics

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role

Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks a collaborative, mission-driven Lighting Supervisor to join the Performance Services team. Supporting over 800 events annually across dance, theater, and music, Performance Services brings technical precision and production knowledge to the student experience.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Production, the Lighting Supervisor oversees all lighting and electrical needs for Conservatory productions, with a primary focus on Mainstage performances. This year-round, full-time role leads the execution of hangs, focuses, strikes, and show calls while directly guiding student learning. By aligning artistic vision with practical production execution, the Lighting Supervisor helps create an innovative, creative, and student-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute all lighting operations across BCB performance spaces, serving as Master Electrician for Mainstage productions.
• Supervise, mentor, and train the staff Production Electrician, casual staff, and student crews in safety, programming, and operations.
• Collaborate closely with guest designers, directors, deans, and faculty to implement artistic visions on schedule and within budget.
• Manage equipment inventory, maintenance, purchasing, and capital planning for lighting systems.
• Ensure workplace safety across all spaces, following EPA, USITT, OSHA, and local fire codes.
• Serve as Manager on Duty on a rotational basis during performances and load-ins.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in lighting design (or equivalent training) and at least 5 years of professional experience as a master electrician or lighting designer in theater, dance, or opera.
• Leadership: 2+ years of supervisory experience, with strong mentorship skills to guide student staff.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Vectorworks, Lightwright, Eos technology (ETC ION), stage rigging, and electronics.
• Special Conditions: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, work on ladders/catwalks up to 24 feet and work significant nights and weekends during the academic year.
• Preferred: Higher education experience, advanced rigging skills, projection systems familiarity, or a Master’s degree.

Life at Berklee

At Berklee, creativity and community come first. Staff enjoy a mission-driven environment that balances rigorous artistic standards with work-life balance, continuous learning, and inclusive collaboration. Berklee offers comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, and vibrant cultural programming on campus.

Hiring Range: $50,000 to $66,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education. Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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Employee Type

Staff