Electrician/Lighting Console Programmer-Operator - Arena Stage

FULL TIME POSITION STARTS JULY 1, 2024

WHO WE ARE

Arena Stage is the voice of American theater resident in our nation's capital. Focused on American artists, our productions are innovative and representative of stories from across the country. We nurture new plays and reimagine classics. We celebrate our democracy and diversity through a multitude of voices in our productions and community engagement programs to inspire people to action.

WHAT WE VALUE

A work culture that values experimentation and collaboration.

Excellence in all aspects of our endeavor.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion throughout the Organization and within our audience and the community.

Community Service through education and public engagement.

Lead effective partnerships and collaboration to serve artists and arts professionals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Physically prepare and execute the lighting design for productions assigned under supervision of Lighting Supervisor or Assistant Lighting Supervisor Including:

• Lead and work alongside crews for hang and maintenance calls.
• Program and operate lighting control board for performances, events, and technical rehearsals.
• Maintain design during run of show.
• Trouble shoot, and repair lighting equipment as needed.
• Run and support events as needed and interact with clients in a courteous, professional, and constructive fashion.

MINIMUM/CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years of professional theatrical lighting experience or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• General knowledge of theatrical lighting equipment.
• Basic electrical knowledge, including troubleshooting single phase, multi- and low voltage power systems.
• Operation of ETC EOS family computer lighting consoles or comparable.
• Operation of personnel lifts.
• Operations of counterweight fly systems and basic stage rigging.
• Operation of common portable and stationary power tools.
• Knowledge of ETC Sensor AF dimming systems including ETC Concert software.
• Basic knowledge of wired and wireless computer networking
• Operation of automated lighting fixtures.
• Communicate and collaborate in a positive manner with staff and visiting artists.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Climbing ladders, working in high places.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work seated for extended periods.
• Ability to work kneeling for extended periods.

KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Perform maintenance on lighting equipment.
• Program and operate lighting control board for performances and rehearsal.
• Maintain lighting during run of performances.
• Perform daily lights check during run.
• Assist Lighting team on special projects and building special effects.

COMPUTER SKILLS UTILIZED-

Lightwright, Vectorworks CAD, Microsoft Office

The Washington Drama Society, Inc., Arena Stage does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at hr@arenastage.org or call 202-488-3300.

Offers of employment at Arena Stage are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and/or professional reference check as allowed by employment law in the District of Columbia.