Theatre Lighting Lead: Assistant Electrician

Playwright Co; Vermont; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance (optional)

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Assistant Lead Electrician to join our full-time staff. The role reports to the Lead Electrician and collaborates with Lighting Designers and other production heads to coordinate electrics for mainstage, education, and events.

You will supervise overhire electricians and volunteers, program the ETC Ion XE, manage inventory, and ensure safety and organization of all electrics spaces. This is a contract with some nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional theatrical lighting experience.
• Familiarity with ETC Ion, light boards, and related software is preferred.
• OSHA safety knowledge and compliance experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Electrician in planning and executing lighting and video designs.
• Lead Electrician for designated education productions and events.
• Plan and execute onstage practicals, atmospherics, and effects.
• Maintain lighting/video inventory and grid space; perform repairs.
• Program and operate ETC Ion XE for mainstage seasons.
• Supervise overhire electricians, students, and volunteers during load-ins/strikes.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and organization of all electrics areas.

Skills

Theatrical lighting experience

Leadership

Communication

Safety knowledge

Tool handling

Education

BA or BFA in technical theater

Tools

ETC Ion

Lightwright

Vectorworks

Isadora

Millumin

QLab

AutoCAD

Job description

Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Assistant Lead Electrician to join our full-time staff. The role reports to the Lead Electrician and collaborates with Lighting Designers and other production heads to coordinate electrics for mainstage, education, and events.

You will supervise overhire electricians and volunteers, program the ETC Ion XE, manage inventory, and ensure safety and organization of all electrics spaces. This is a contract with some nights and weekends.