Little Island seeks stagehands with a focus in lighting to join the Artistic Programming Department. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining lighting elements for a variety of multi-disciplinary events and performances achieving Little Island+rsquo;s artistic goals.

A successful electrics stagehand will be a flexible team member with a passion for supporting artistic needs, strong problem-solving skills and experience in entertainment industry electrics work. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, prioritizes safety and values hospitality in all aspects of their work. These positions are governed by Little Island+rsquo;s collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local One and report directly to the Production Manager.

About the Role
+bull; Job Type: Temporary
+bull; Employment Classification: Full-Time + Part-Time Roles, Non-Exempt
+bull; Schedule Expectations: The schedule will include frequent evening, overnight, holiday and weekend shifts.
+bull; Work Environment: Onsite position
+bull; Start Date: June 8, 2026
+bull; End Date: September 23, 2026
+bull; Employment Duration: This is a temporary position. Candidates interested in future opportunities will need to reapply.

ELECTRICS DEPARTMENT ROLES AND HOURLY RATES

+bull; Amph Lighting Operator: $41.00/hour
- Operate the lighting console for all Amph performances.
- Supervise daily stage setup, maintenance and breakdown calls.
- Participate in seasonal and project-specific load-ins and load-outs.
- Execute basic programming changes as required.

+bull; Glade Lighting Operator: $37.04/hour
- Operate the lighting console for all Glade performances, making live adjustments to color and intensity within the repertory plot to support the work on stage.
- Participate in seasonal and project-specific load-ins and load-outs, both in the Glade and in the Amph.

+bull; Electrics Overhire: $34.39/hour
- Serve as overhire electrics stagehand, board operator or spotlight operator as-needed for project specific load-ins, load-outs, show runs and maintenance calls.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
+bull; Collaborate closely with the Production Manager, project-specific designers and other Artistic Programming staff to ensure the successful and safe execution of the technical requirements for a variety of events.
+bull; Prepare, load-in, maintain and load-out lighting equipment on our outdoor stages, both for the season and on a day-to-day basis.
+bull; Troubleshoot electrics equipment as needed.
+bull; Work collaboratively on interdepartmental tasks, including stage setup and equipment maintenance.
+bull; Adhere to Little Island+rsquo;s safety protocols and actively contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.
+bull; Perform other duties and tasks related to the park and its artistic programming operations as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING
+bull; Relevant lighting experience, including proficiency in programming, safe rigging practices and general lighting system troubleshooting techniques.
+bull; Experience programming and busking on ETC and/or MA consoles.
+bull; Familiarity with GroundControl followspot operation and maintenance is a plus.
+bull; Strong interest in working in public performance settings, with a focus on guest interaction as a key component of daily production activities.
+bull; Knowledge of aerial lift operation (including scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts) is a plus.
+bull; A commitment to fostering camaraderie and excellence by proactively collaborating and problem-solving across departments.
+bull; The ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. overhead for sustained periods.
+bull; Comfort with safely ascending and descending ladders.
+bull; Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
+bull; Eligibility to work in U.S.

For application and benefits information please visit our careers page: https://littleisland.org/careers/