Temporary Lighting Supervisor - Spring Semester 2024 Apply
Job Description:
The Temporary Lighting Supervisor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) is responsible for executing all lighting and electrical requirements for Conservatory productions. The Lighting Supervisor coordinates and supervises all lighting work calls, hangs, focuses and strikes, including guiding students in this work; and collaborates closely with guest designers and artists to implement designs and special effects.
As part of the Performance Services department, the Lighting Supervisor reports to the Assistant Director of Production and works closely with the Technical Directors, Stage Managers and the full department; collaborates closely with guest directors, designers, and artists, and with deans, division chairs, faculty and staff in Theater, Music and Dance. The Lighting Supervisor oversees staff production electricians, hourly and student staff.
This is a temporary position that will work through the Spring 2024 semester, with possibility of extension. The position is salaried and exempt, with anticipated weekly pay of approximately $1,100 per week. Nights and weekends will be required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
The Temporary Lighting Supervisor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) is responsible for executing all lighting and electrical requirements for Conservatory productions. The Lighting Supervisor coordinates and supervises all lighting work calls, hangs, focuses and strikes, including guiding students in this work; and collaborates closely with guest designers and artists to implement designs and special effects.
As part of the Performance Services department, the Lighting Supervisor reports to the Assistant Director of Production and works closely with the Technical Directors, Stage Managers and the full department; collaborates closely with guest directors, designers, and artists, and with deans, division chairs, faculty and staff in Theater, Music and Dance. The Lighting Supervisor oversees staff production electricians, hourly and student staff.
This is a temporary position that will work through the Spring 2024 semester, with possibility of extension. The position is salaried and exempt, with anticipated weekly pay of approximately $1,100 per week. Nights and weekends will be required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluate and execute all lighting and electrical requirements for BCB productions and events
- Ensure alignment of lighting needs with artistic and institutional ambitions and with budgets and schedules
- Collaborate closely with lighting designers, visiting artists, and division deans, chairs and faculty for all event needs
- Attend and participate in rehearsals, techs, performances, load-ins, strikes, and production meetings to represent lighting and the department
- Recruit, train, assign and supervise show lighting crews (including students) on responsibilities, channel check, safety measures, etc. including running light board and followspots
- Support lighting and electrical needs for theater space rentals and guest artist events
- In collaboration with department colleagues, sets stage work schedule each season
- Monitor and maintain lighting and electrical equipment inventory and condition, and coordinate repairs and purchases as needed
- Contribute to long-term equipment, systems and capital investment planning
- Ensure safety of all supervisees
- Act as Manager on Duty in theater spaces, in rotation with production colleagues
- Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years as master electrician or assistant required
- Experience in electronics, Vectorworks, Lightwright, Eos Technology, and stage rigging systems required
- Familiarity with EPA, USITT and OSHA workplace standards
- Familiarity with Boston Fire Department codes
- Experience with basic lighting design strongly preferred
- Ability to write cues, record sub-masters
- Experience supervising students or volunteers strongly preferred
- Must be able to work independently and within tight schedules
- Supervises Production Electrician, production technicians, student workers
- Indoor environments, some with low light: costume shop, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, office spaces
- Seated and standing positions
- Ladders and catwalks
- Ability to regularly lift objects of up to 40 lbs, and climb ladders up to a height of 24 feet required
- Nights and weekend work essential
- Valid drivers license required
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
