Temporary Production Electrician, Rake's Progress

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking a Temporary Production Electrician to support lighting for Rake’s Progress at the Wimberly Theatre. The role covers hang, focus, and strike with the Lighting Supervisor and collaborates with faculty, guests, and students through May 3, 2027.

Most work may be done remotely with on-site presence from late March through mid-April 2027. Nights and weekends are required; the position begins in spring 2027 for a limited term.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years professional theatrical electrician / master electrician experience.
• Experience in multidisciplinary performing arts is 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 lighting production notes are completed during technical rehearsals and disseminated.
• Maintain and repair lighting equipment as needed or coordinate repairs.
• Assist supervising electrics crew.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping measures are observed by all under their direction.

Skills

Theatrical lighting

Multidisciplinary performing arts

Higher education experience

Vectorworks

Lightwright

ETC Eos

Tools

Lighting control systems (ETC Eos)

Stage rigging systems

Job description

Job Description:

The Temporary Production Electrician at Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) assists the Lighting Supervisor in executing all lighting and electrical requirements for or the assigned off-campus opera, Rake’s Progress, held at the Wimberly Theatre in April 2027. The Production Electrician is responsible for maintaining and disseminating lighting production notes; maintains and repairs lighting equipment as needed; and, in coordination with the Lighting Supervisor, covers technical rehearsals, hang, focus, and strike.

As part of the Performance Services department, the Production Electrician reports to the Temporary Lighting Supervisor; works closely with the technical director, stage manager, and full production team. They will collaborate closely with guest artists, faculty, and students. This is a temporary position that is anticipated to work through May 3, 2027. Communication will begin in the fall, while the design is being developed. Much of this position’s expected work may be done remotely, with on-site presence beginning end of March 2027 - mid April as needed.

Nights and weekends are required.

RAKE’S PROGRESS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

• Lighting Hang: March 29, 2027
• Lighting Focus: April 5, 2027
• Tech: Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11, 2027 from 10am - 9pm
• All Department Notes and Dress Rehearsals in the evenings of: April 12, 13, 14, 2027
• Performances: April 15 @ 7:30pm, April 16 @ 7:30pm, April 17 @ 7:30pm, April 18 @ 1:00pm
• Strike to follow final performance. Lighting rental pick up on Tuesday, April 20, 2027

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND 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

MINIMUM JOB 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

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Experience preferred in electronics, Vectorworks, Lightwright, stage rigging systems, ETC Eos Technology, and supervising students or volunteers.
• General knowledge of theater, musical theater, and opera production needs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to work independently, take direction, move with urgency, remain diplomatic and calm in fast-paced situations
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Dropbox, and/or similar formats for record-keeping and communications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Occasional supervision of Production Technician overhires
• Occasional training and supervision of student workers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor environments, some with low light: stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, costume shop, props storage, office spaces
• Local travel may be required (valid driver’s license necessary)

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC:

• Seated and standing positions
• Stairs, ladders (must be able to climb ladders up to a height of 24 feet)
• Must be able to regularly lift objects of up to 40 lbs
• Reaching up to shelves
• Frequent nights and weekends required

Hiring Range: $21-$29; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)