Production Electrician: Opera Lighting & Tech (Remote Prep)

Boston Conservatory at Berklee; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Conservatory at Berklee in Boston, MA is seeking a Temporary Production Electrician to assist the Lighting Supervisor for the off-campus opera Rake’s Progress at the Wimberly Theatre in April 2027. The role covers lighting hang, focus, and strike, and coordinates with the production team.

The position runs through May 3, 2027, with on-site work commencing late March and some remote work possible during planning. Nights and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a professional theatrical electrician / master electrician or similar experience
• Experience in multidisciplinary performing arts preferred
• Experience working in higher education institutions preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Lighting Supervisor on all lighting hang, focus, and strike calls
• Coordinate with Lighting Supervisor on coverage of technical rehearsals, including weekends and evenings
• Ensure that all lighting production notes are completed during technical rehearsals and promptly disseminated
• Maintain all lighting equipment and repair, or coordinate repairs, as needed
• Assist supervising electrics crew
• Ensure that proper safety and housekeeping measures are observed by all under their direction

Skills

Electrical work

Stage lighting

Independent work

Calm under pressure

Tools

Vectorworks

Lightwright

ETC Eos

Stage rigging

Job description

Boston Conservatory at Berklee in Boston, MA is seeking a Temporary Production Electrician to assist the Lighting Supervisor for the off-campus opera Rake’s Progress at the Wimberly Theatre in April 2027. The role covers lighting hang, focus, and strike, and coordinates with the production team.

The position runs through May 3, 2027, with on-site work commencing late March and some remote work possible during planning. Nights and weekends are required.