Stage & Lighting Tech for Live Performances

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute is seeking a Stage and Lighting Technician to support over 1,000 annual events across Conservatory and Preparatory programs. The role focuses on lighting coordination and stage management, collaborating with conductors, artistic directors, musicians, dancers, and tech staff to deliver safe, high-quality performances.

Responsibilities include lighting design for diverse events, load-ins, strikes, and coordination of student stage crews, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Three years related experience required.
• Experience in live event production with focus on lighting and stage management preferred.
• Experience in live classical and modern music productions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage acoustic large ensembles including all setups, group rehearsals and final performances.
• Work with other technicians, primarily on lighting load-ins, strikes, and implementation of guest lighting designers.
• Design lighting for small dance, opera, jazz, and MfNM events as needed.
• Assist the other Technicians, as necessary. That may include audio/visual setups, stage setups, and weekday management of concerts and events.
• Work with the team and the Assistant Production Manager to schedule work calls for Peabody’s student stage crew.
• Independently manage student stage crew.
• The Production Assistant works to provide a professional and safe performance environment to the Peabody students, faculty, staff, patrons, and guests.
• Will be responsible to manage a number of public stage events independently.
• Co-manage and hire student stage crew on a yearly basis. Assist in training the stage crew with relevant skills.
• Performs relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Lighting design

Stage management

Live sound

Theatrical terminology

MS Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Three years related experience

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute is seeking a Stage and Lighting Technician to support over 1,000 annual events across Conservatory and Preparatory programs. The role focuses on lighting coordination and stage management, collaborating with conductors, artistic directors, musicians, dancers, and tech staff to deliver safe, high-quality performances.

Responsibilities include lighting design for diverse events, load-ins, strikes, and coordination of student stage crews, with