Master Electrician/ Light Board Operator

American Stage Theatre Company; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 27,900 - 39,060; Part time

Job summary

A professional theatre organization seeks a Master Electrician/Board Op for the upcoming season. The ideal candidate will manage all electrical requirements for productions, working closely with the Lighting Designer and Technical Director. Responsibilities include preparing lighting plots, coordinating equipment, and ensuring safety standards are met. This role offers compensation based on experience, with a contract per show. Interested candidates should apply through the company's website or submit a resume directly to the Director of Production.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical needs for theatrical productions.
• Strong collaboration with Lighting Designer and Technical Director.
• Ability to manage lighting for multiple shows within a season.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical needs for productions.
• Prepare lighting plot for hang and focus.
• Coordinate with crew for equipment and safety management.
• Maintain inventory and rigging of lighting equipment.

Skills

Proficient with ETC family of consoles

Install and troubleshoot conventional and intelligent fixtures

Cable and program 175-200 fixtures

Work safely at heights

Understanding of networking and signal flow

Lift 50 lbs

Best theatrical practices

Creative problem solving

Team oriented

Experience with QLab programming

Knowledge of Clear Comm equipment

Job description

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Reports to: Director of Production

Type of Employment: Independent Contractor

FLSA Status: Exempt from Overtime

Position Summary

American Stage seeks a Master Electrician/Board Op for the upcoming 25‑26 season. An ideal candidate is energetic and motivated to manage the electrical needs for our upcoming season. This position would be responsible for the shop prep, load‑in, setup, execution, maintenance, and run of the electrical needs for each production.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Work with the Lighting Designer to review the light plot and confirm equipment availability and ensure to remain within the rental budget.
• Prepare the lighting plot for hang and focus and ensure its actualization.
• Establish circuiting and cabling layout plan.
• Analyze the light plot and coordinate with the Technical Director for the location and set up of all lighting equipment.
• Maintain all necessary lighting paperwork.
• Work with the Director of Production, Technical Director, and Stage Management to efficiently load in/strike the show.
• Participate in all Focus and Programming Calls with the Lighting Designer, ALD and Programmer.
• Communicate and coordinate crew needs with Director of Production.
• Consult with the Lighting Designer and Director of Production on equipment needs.
• Organize and maintain the rental lighting inventory.
• Secure and safe rigging of all lighting instrumentation.
• Wiring of any practicals or scenic pieces that include lighting units.
• Identify any training and needs of associated crew.
• Manage the safety of the company on stage in relation to lighting elements.
• Be sure performance space is left clean and in orderly condition.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with and able to set up, program in the ETC family of consoles.
• Familiar with and able to install, program, and troubleshoot both conventional and intelligent fixtures.
• Ability to hang, cable, program, focus, and maintain approx. 175‑200 fixtures per show.
• Must be comfortable and able to work safely at various heights from Genie lifts, ladders, suspension grid, and scaffolding.
• In depth understanding of networking and signal flow.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Understanding of best theatrical practices in regards to hanging, circuiting, cable management, proper focus, changing of lamps, and standard accessories for stage lighting equipment.
• Creative problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Team oriented and collaborative attitude.
• Experience with QLab programming.
• Knowledge of Clear Comm equipment.

Details of the Production

Onsite work per Show: 3 week min from LX Hang to Opening.

Timeline of Production

• Light Plot Due: 21 days prior to Focus.
• LX Hang, Cable, Patch Lighting: 7 days prior to Focus (1st Day of 1st week).
• Designer Run: 3 days prior to Focus.
• Focus Call: 3 days prior to Technical Rehearsal (1st Day of 2nd Week).
• Programming: 2 days prior to Technical Rehearsal.
• Technical Rehearsal: 4 days Thur-Sun 8 days prior to Opening.
• Final Dress: 3 days prior to Opening (1st Day of 3rd Week).
• 2 Previews: 2 & 1 day prior to Opening.
• Opening Day is Friday of the 3rd week of contract. (Final Day of 3rd Week).

Code of Conduct

As an independent contractor paid by American Stage Theatre Company, you will be expected to adhere to our organization's code of conduct. A copy of this will be sent for your review and signature, prior to commencement of employment.

Compensation

Compensation is BOE in the range of $2,500-$3,500 on a per show contract. As an independent contractor, this position is exempt from any and all benefits that we provide full and part time staff.

To Apply

There are 2 ways to apply:

Option #1

• Visit the American Stage Website and apply thru the hiring portal at the below link:
• https://www.americanstage.org/join-us

Email the below directly to Timon Brown, Director of Production, at the following email address: [e-mail]

PDF formatted resume.

Be prepared to provide references upon request.

Organization History

American Stage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. American Stage does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Founded in 1977, American Stage is Tampa Bay’s longest-running, critically acclaimed professional theatre, committed to its role as a vital arts leader, pursuing innovative programming and deeper connections with our community through our high-quality mainstage productions, our annual American Stage in the Park production, and our robust education and outreach programs. With powerful stories, boldly told, American Stage aspires to make the experience of dynamic, relevant, world‑class theatre accessible for all.

At American Stage, we see the empty space as an opportunity for social change & civilized discourse to occur –one of the few sacred places left in a far too noisy, often divided, world where human beings can still sit in the quiet dark together, think a while, & be awakened. To gain a richer connection to the fragility of beauty & pain that exists in all art & life.

Theater of, by, and for all people. Artist-driven, radically inclusive, and fundamentally democratic. Through artistic excellence and the craft of storytelling, American Stage is committed to creating a safe space for multicultural artists to share their full humanity, as we come back to the theatre at this exciting but challenging time. We choose to create a new American Stage that enriches and embodies the rich diversity and cultural tapestry of America and truly reflects the American experience.