Position Summary

Responsible for Lied Center lighting systems operations and maintenance, advance event/show planning, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Include direct operation and supervision of lighting services serving as the light expert for the Lied Center and training staff in the proper set-up and operation of lighting system.
• Oversees production aspects of events/show presentation (including Lied season and rental events) and technical needs for outreach activities at Lied and in other venues and work as stagehand for assigned events.
• Work takes place in many areas of performance venues including stages, auditorium, control booth and offices, loading and storage areas, scene shop, wardrobe room, lighting catwalks, stage rigging, fly loft and mechanical equipment rooms when assigned.
• Ensures the proper training of production staff adherence to all applicable Health and Safety policies and practices.
• Travel with events and transport staff and equipment to events outside Lied Center, serving as driver when needed.
• Occasionally work at heights up to 80 feet. Work as production area specialist and fill in for stagehands when needed either at the Lied Center or at other venues used by the Lied Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent professional education/experience considered.
• Bachelor’s degree, plus three years’ professional theatrical production experience required; extensive professional production experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Additionally, experience should include four years’ experience in maintenance, operation and supervision of the operation of large theatrical lighting systems, including intelligent light design/operation; four years’ experience designing lights in large theatrical venues; and experience with “roadhouse” operations and management.
• Must have experience training staff in the operation of lighting systems and basic design practices.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of large multi-use performance venues and applicable safety regulations essential. High level computer skills necessary.
• Proficient in use of Lightwright (version 4 or 5), Vectorworks drafting software and AutoCAD and/or other similar lighting design programs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled