POSITION DESCRIPTION
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the administrative and production functions of the Lighting department for Skylight Music Theatre+rsquo;s 2026-2027 Season and Broadway Theatre Center Events (BTC)


RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead all lighting needs for Cabot Theatre productions, including the testing, maintenance and upkeep of all lighting equipment.
- Lead all installs, and technical rehearsals, for all Skylight Productions as pertaining to lighting.
- Lead in preparing and installing lighting equipment based on plots and designer supplied specifications.,
- Collaborate to produce show-related lighting paperwork. Maintain neat and accurate records of design execution for a given production. Make archival copies of all paperwork after a production has closed.
- Lead in testing, maintaining, and general upkeep of all lighting for BTC and SMT productions, events, and rentals.
- Adhere to the proper shut-down of all lighting, special effects, stage equipment and other electrical appliances, assuring that the theatre is left in a safe, secure, and appropriately lit manner, and that equipment is locked in a secure place.
- If requested, when schedule allows, help as labor for other production departments for Skylight events in the Cabot or Studio Theatre.
- Work with the Director of Production, Props Supervisor, Audio/Video Supervisor, and Studio Technician to create an appropriate schedule for the Swing Technician to best utilize their skills and help all Production departments stay on schedule for the season.
- Attend all appropriate meetings as necessary, including but not limited to feasibility, production, notes, department, and staff meetings as requested.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Production + Facilities.


QUALIFICATIONS:
- A BA or BFA in theatre or comparable professional experience, with training in
technical theatre including but not limited to basic stagecraft, electrics, theatrical rigging, video/projections, and design.
- Must be familiar with industry standard software; ETC EOS Systems, Vectorworks and Lightwright. ETC Level 2 training, Level 3 and Augmented is preferred
- Computer proficiency as it relates to current lighting technology, preferably both Macintosh and Windows environments. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work on varied projects, whether physical or administrative.
- Ability/willingness to collaborate and work as a team member, while maintaining a positive attitude with a diverse staff through strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift 75lbs, and able to climb and work from ladders.
- Must have the vision, hearing, and dexterity to safely operate in a construction environment, operate hand and power tools, stage rigging and fine detailing work if necessary.
- This position has irregular hours with regular night and weekend responsibilities.

Interested individuals should submit via an email a cover letter with resume to:

Joey Welden
Director of Production and Facilities