Lighting Supervisor

University of Hartford; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hartford's Hartt School is seeking an experienced Lighting Coordinator to oversee all lighting for live performances and events in Hartt's venues. You will coordinate, install, maintain, and operate lighting systems, supporting artistic vision while ensuring a safe educational environment for students.

You will mentor student crews, design basic light plots, and collaborate with designers, directors, and technical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in theatrical lighting systems and controls.
• Ability to read lighting plots and technical drawings.
• Strong safety practices and electrical theory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manages all logistics related to lighting for Hartt School productions, concerts, and University special events in all performing spaces.
• Collaborates with Lighting Designers, Directors, and production teams to realize artistic concepts within Hartt venues’ capabilities.
• Assists with designs and maintaining basic light plots for Hartt and University productions.
• Designs basic light plots for Hartt and University productions as needed.
• Programs and operates lighting consoles for rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances as needed.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots lighting equipment, including conventional and intelligent fixtures.
• Programs and operates computerized lighting consoles (ETC or similar) as required.
• Ensures compliance with electrical safety standards and best practices.
• Supervises and mentors students in lighting techniques, equipment use, and safe practices.
• Leads and trains lighting crews during hang, focus, show runs, and strike calls.
• Attends production meetings to understand design concepts and schedules.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor, faculty, designers, directors, and technical staff to ensure timely and accurate implementation of lighting designs.
• Supports the educational mission of The Hartt School by fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Theater Operations and Production and the Dean.

Skills

Theatrical lighting systems

ETC consoles

Electrical safety knowledge

Reading lighting plots

Diverse groups collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ETC consoles

Job description

Reports to Director of Theater Operations and Production

Salary Range

Salary Range F1

Weeks Per Year 52

Work Week

Work Week Monday - Friday with some nights and weekends

Position Summary

Responsible for the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of all theatrical lighting elements for live performances and events for The Hartt School and University events held in the performing spaces of The Hartt School. Plays a critical role in supporting the artistic vision of productions while fostering a safe, professional, and educational environment for students. Ensures that lighting systems and equipment are properly installed, maintained, and operated in alignment with industry standards. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive effective execution of these duties is instrumental to the education of the University students.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $30 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Lighting Coordination and Oversight

• Manages all logistics related to lighting for Hartt School productions, concerts, and University special events in all performing spaces of The Hartt School.
• Collaborates with Lighting Designers, Directors, and production teams to realize artistic concepts within the capabilities of Hartt’s venues.
• Assists with designs and maintaining basic light plots for Hartt and University productions.
• Designs basic light plots for Hartt and University productions as needed.
• Programs and operates lighting consoles for rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances as needed.

Technical Execution

• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots theatrical lighting equipment, including conventional and intelligent fixtures, dimming systems, and control consoles.
• Programs and operates computerized lighting consoles ( ETC or similar) as required.
• Ensures compliance with electrical safety standards and best practices.

Educational Support and Leadership

• Supervises and mentors students in lighting techniques, equipment use, and safe practices.
• Leads and trains lighting crews during hang, focus, show runs, and strike calls.
• Serves as a resource for students’ technical learning and professional development.

Maintenance and Inventory

• Organizes, maintains, and repairs lighting instruments and accessories for all performing spaces of The Hartt School.
• Maintains accurate inventory of lighting equipment and expendables for all performing spaces of The Hartt School.
• Researches and recommends upgrades or improvements to lighting systems for all performing spaces of The Hartt School.

Collaboration and Communication

• Attends production meetings to understand design concepts and schedules.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor, faculty, designers, directors, and technical staff to ensure timely and accurate implementation of lighting designs.

Other Duties

• Supports the educational mission of The Hartt School by fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Theater Operations and Production and the Dean.

Working Conditions

High noise environment.
Requires extensive safety training and/or protective devices.
Regular exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles.
Works on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Works on elevated surfaces or below ground level. Stockroom or warehouse.
High dust, dirt, grease environment.
Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors.
Regular exposure to chemicals, solvents.
Works in darkness or with poor lighting.
Requires travel, excluding overnight stays.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Physical Effort

Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction.
Requires balancing to prevent falling or erratic movement.
Climbing ladders or scaffolds.
Requires feeling to perceive an object(s) size, shape, temperature or texture by means of senses in your skin. Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping.
Typically crawling and/or kneeling.
Typically pushing and/or pulling.
Requires handling by seizing, holding, grasping, or turning hands, but without finger dexterity.
Heavy lifting or carrying 51 lbs or more.
Using equipment requiring high dexterity.
Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distances.

Special Skills

The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Proficiency in theatrical lighting systems, including ETC or similar consoles.

Strong knowledge of electrical theory and safety practices.

Ability to read and interpret lighting plots and technical drawings.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Technical School, Certification or Apprenticeship
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Knowledge of a highly advanced professional discipline. (e.g., Ph.D, M.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree required.)
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation - Staff
• Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

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West Hartford, CT 06117