About This Position
Virginia Theatre Festival is seeking two Follow Spot Operators for our Summer 2026 season to support the installation, run, and strike of our season+rsquo;s productions. VTF will produce a three-show summer season. These positions report to the Lighting Supervisor.

Qualified candidates will possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and communication skills and the ability to organize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team situation. Every member of our company should always have a willingness to learn, as well as a commitment to a safe and equitable work environment.

Pay Rate - $15.00/hour
Contract Dates - June 29-July 21, 2026
Work Authorization Requirement - US work authorization is required.
Work Schedule - Weekly schedules will vary between ~30-40+ hours/week, in response to workload and production needs. Employees are eligible for overtime pay with managerial approval for any hours worked over 40 per week. Day, weekend, and evening hours are required.
Housing - We will provide housing to seasonal employees who are based out-of-town (with a home address 50 miles or greater from our theatre) or are a current UVA student. Housing will be located within walking distance of our theatres. Housing is not pet-friendly.

Job Duties

Assist the Lighting Supervisor in the execution of all lighting designs
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized electrics working environment
Assist with hang, circuiting, focus, maintenance, and strike of fixtures for all productions
Assist with the installation of practicals, atmospheric, and special effects if required
Help to maintain lighting inventory, including but not limited to intelligent LED fixtures and moving lights
Program and operate EOS family lighting consoles for productions
Work on special projects as assigned

Required Experience + Skills

Knowledge of conventional dimming and lighting fixtures maintenance and operation
Ability to interpret lighting paperwork
Knowledge of electricity, wiring, and soldering
Ability to work on ladders, in lifts, at heights of up to 30+ ft. and in a fly loft grid
Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
Ability to climb and carry ladders, kneel, crouch, and work with hands in any direction
Basic math skills

Preferred Experience + Skills

Knowledge of EOS family lighting consoles
Knowledge of intelligent LED fixtures, moving fixtures, and scrollers

Apply on our website: https://virginiatheatrefestival.org/jobs