On-Call GrandMA3 Lighting Operator — Live Events

Got Light

Francisco (IN)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Got Light in the special events industry seeks skilled light board operators for high-profile events, corporate gatherings, and product launches. This is an on-call independent contractor role with opportunities to support multiple venues and events across the calendar.

Ideal candidates are proficient with grandMA3, DMX networking (ART-NET, sACN), and have a solid understanding of lighting equipment, power distribution, and safety. Availability for nights, weekends, and peak hours is essential.

Qualifications

  • General knowledge of event production or technical theater.
  • Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Ability to work quickly under pressure, and manage chaos with ease.
  • Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
  • Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Comfortable working on ladders.
  • Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists.

Responsibilities

  • Operate lighting equipment and board for events.
  • Collaborate with clients and lighting designers.
  • Set up and troubleshoot lighting for various events and venues.
  • Cue and program lighting for concerts, product launches, and corporate events.
  • Manage power distribution and safety during performances.

Skills

grandMA3
electricity & power distribution
lighting equipment operation
work under pressure
on-the-fly changes

Tools

DMX over Ethernet (ART-NET, sACN) networking

Job description

Got Light in the special events industry seeks skilled light board operators for high-profile events, corporate gatherings, and product launches. This is an on-call independent contractor role with opportunities to support multiple venues and events across the calendar.

Ideal candidates are proficient with grandMA3, DMX networking (ART-NET, sACN), and have a solid understanding of lighting equipment, power distribution, and safety. Availability for nights, weekends, and peak hours is essential.

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