Remote-Eligible Lighting Supervisor for Opera Run

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 68,880,000 - 100,565,000; Part time

Job summary

The Temporary Lighting Supervisor at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) serves as Lighting Supervisor for the off-campus opera, Rake’s Progress, at the Wimberly Theatre in April 2027, and handles all lighting and electrical requirements.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Production, you will supervise staff and collaborate with the lighting designer to meet deadlines, budgets, and safety standards. Much work may be remote with on-site presence required late March–mid April 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater or similar field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least three years of experience as a professional Lighting Supervisor or Master Electrician.
• Experience working with college students in an advisory, supervisory capacity preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of lighting needs with artistic and institutional ambitions and within budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate closely with lighting designer, visiting artists, and division deans, chairs and faculty for all production and event needs.
• Work alongside the Temporary Production Electrician, and ensure knowledge of lighting plans, schedule, and expectations.
• Attend hang, focus, tech, strike, and ensure coverage for lighting needs and notes as they arise.
• Track rehearsal report notes and reply as needed to lighting questions/concerns.
• Confirm lighting pre-programming time for Designer as needed.

Skills

Lighting supervision

Team leadership

Electrical safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theater or related field

Tools

ETC console

VectorWorks

Job description

The Temporary Lighting Supervisor at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) serves as Lighting Supervisor for the off-campus opera, Rake’s Progress, at the Wimberly Theatre in April 2027, and handles all lighting and electrical requirements.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Production, you will supervise staff and collaborate with the lighting designer to meet deadlines, budgets, and safety standards. Much work may be remote with on-site presence required late March–mid April 2027.