On-Call Master Electrician — Theatre Lighting

The New School; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School's College of Performing Arts seeks an Overhire Master Electrician to support lighting operations across Mannes, Jazz, and Drama venues. You will work with the Full-Time Master Electrician on design feasibility, maintain lighting systems, and supervise hangs, focus, and strikes for productions and events.

This in-person role supports class concerts, external partnerships, and productions with a flexible, as-needed schedule.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of previous experience as a master electrician is required.
• The ability to work productively, graciously, and with an appropriate sense of humor under strict time constraints.
• The ability to work flexible hours as assigned, based on project assignments.
• Understanding of the principles of lighting, lighting technology, and electricity.
• Strong expertise in ETC EOS environment, ETC networking software, Paradigm controls, and LED lighting units.
• Ability to read and execute light plots.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks.
• Flexibility, and a “team player” sensibility.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for theatrical lighting, rigging, and staff safety when working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Implement the lighting designs for Mannes, Jazz, and Drama productions.
• Work with the Full-Time Master Electrician to evaluate the costs and feasibility of lighting designs.
• Oversee repair and maintenance of lighting equipment and systems in Mannes, Jazz, and Drama venues.
• Assist with class concerts or small productions as assigned.
• Supervise the lighting hang, focus & strikes for Mannes, Jazz, and Drama Productions as assigned.
• Strategize on budget and lighting needs for the Mannes, Jazz, and Drama Production department in coordination with the Full-Time Master Electrician, and advise on projection/video-related requests.
• Assist the Full-Time Master Electrician to manage budgets for equipment & staffing needs for productions, concerts & events.
• Act as light board programmer and operator for Mannes, Jazz, and Drama productions, concerts, or events as assigned, or hire staff for such roles when needed.
• Oversee the enforcement, compliance, and permits for all Fire, Health, and Safety matters for CoPA venues and productions in coordination with University partners, as it relates to lighting or effects.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

ETC EOS

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Light plots

Rigging safety

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre Lighting Design and Technology

Tools

LED lighting units

Paradigm controls

Electrical safety equipment

Job description

The New School's College of Performing Arts seeks an Overhire Master Electrician to support lighting operations across Mannes, Jazz, and Drama venues. You will work with the Full-Time Master Electrician on design feasibility, maintain lighting systems, and supervise hangs, focus, and strikes for productions and events.

This in-person role supports class concerts, external partnerships, and productions with a flexible, as-needed schedule.