SUMMARY: The Lead Electrician works in conjunction with the rep plot designer to specify, plan, and install the lighting package for the summer season. During the four production season, the Lead Electrician is responsible for running the lighting console for all four productions, designing and running the console for approximately XYZ one-off theatre for youth productions spread throughout the summer, maintaining the rep plot, and responding to show specific needs such as specific specials not covered by the rep plot, practical wiring, etc. Programming opportunities exist depending upon the lighting designer expectations and experience level of the applicant show-by-show.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND SKILLS:;
Timely arrival to all work days, calls, etc
; Capacity to prioritize tasks and communicate those priorities and plans to the entire production team.
; Assist and collaborate the rep plot designer with specifying and planning the installation.
; Work with TD and Production Manager to assess, plan, and execute show specific lighting solutions such as specials not covered by the rep plot, practicals, etc
; Ensuring that all possible lighting work is advanced and prepared to facilitate efficient changeovers
; Work with TD and Production Manager to plan changeovers
; Maintain all lighting documentation throughout the season
; Assist TD and Production Manager along with deck crew regarding installation of soft goods, hard portals, and similar during changeovers.
; Working knowledge of the ETC EOS/ION console family as related to show running, soft-patching LED and moving fixtures.
; Experience and comfort working at heights on ladders and personnel lifts to hang and focus lighting fixtures
; Working knowledge of Lightwright as related to tracking instrument numbers, channels, etc.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
; Programming ETC EOS/ION console family
; Advanced knowledge of Lightwright as related to producing pin-patches and tracking constant power channels and relays
; Experience as a stage manager, follow spot operator, or similar such that one can provide feedback to follow spot operators to ensure continuity throughout the run
; Interest and experience sufficient to lead show specific focus calls and show specific work such as hangs or moving an electric from one line to another.
; Experience rigging and with hemp style rigging in particular

Duration-May 5, 2025-September 21, 2025
Salary-$750-$850 weekly commensurate with experience

Housing provided if needed

It is the employment policy of Theatre by the Sea that all employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 prior to arrival. Proof of vaccine required, a copy made and will be kept in a secure and confidential file.

Theatre by the Sea is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse workforce. All gender identities and members of the BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to twarren.tbts@gmail.com. Please put Lead Electrician in the subject line.