Now Hiring: Lighting Technician
Department: Lighting | Reports to: Lighting Department Manager
Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt (40 hours/week)
Expected Dates: ASAP - November 8, 2026
Pay Rate: $24.75 hourly
Location: Ashland, OR

This position is represented by IATSE Local 154.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is seeking a skilled and collaborative Lighting Technician to support our 2026 production season. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in theatrical lighting who enjoys both the technical and live performance aspects of production work.

The Role You'll Play

As a Lighting Technician, you'll help bring productions to life by programming, running, and maintaining lighting systems across one or more shows. You'll play a key role in executing lighting changeovers, supporting installations, and ensuring the integrity of lighting designs throughout the season.

What You'll Do

Lighting Execution: Hang, rig, focus, and strike conventional and automated lighting, as well as atmospheric effects and video elements.

Programming + Show Operation: Program ETC family consoles (EOS, Gio, Ion) and run lighting tracks for assigned productions and understudy roles.

Changeovers + Installations: Execute lighting changeovers and assist with building and installing show-specific lighting and effects.

Maintenance + Repairs: Maintain and repair lighting and video equipment inventory and ensure workspaces remain organized and functional.

Collaboration: Work closely with Lead Electricians, Assistant LEs, video teams, stage operations, and other production staff.

Documentation + Communication: Maintain accurate show paperwork and communicate clearly with team members throughout the production process.

Values in Action: Support a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment aligned with OSF+rsquo;s mission and values.

You'll Thrive Here If You

Have at least 1 year of professional experience in theatrical or live event lighting (or equivalent training).
Can read and interpret light plots and lighting paperwork.
Have experience programming lighting consoles.
Understand conventional and automated lighting systems and safe rigging practices.
Are a strong communicator and collaborative team member.
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, live production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ETC EOS family consoles.
Familiarity with LED fixtures, automated lighting (Vari-Lite, High End, Clay Paky), and lighting software such as Lightwright.
Experience in a repertory theatre environment.
Knowledge of video integration or show control systems (OSC, MIDI, SMPTE).

Physical + Schedule Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights up to 45 feet using ladders and lifts.
Ability to climb, kneel, crouch, and work in physically demanding backstage environments.
Schedule typically Tuesday-Sunday, including nights, weekends, and overtime during technical rehearsals.
Ability to work variable or split shifts as needed.

Organizational Background

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) was founded in 1935 in Ashland, OR, and has grown from a three-day festival of two plays to a nationally renowned theatre arts organization that presents a rotating repertory season of up to 10 plays and musicals, including illuminating interpretations of Shakespeare, other enduring classics, and new works. OSF productions have been presented on Broadway, internationally, and at regional, community, and high school theatres across the country. OSF received the 1983 Special Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre and is one of the largest nonprofit theatres in the nation with three stages, including an outdoor Allen Elizabethan Theatre.

Statement of Purpose

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival creates world-class theatre, revealing our collective humanity through illuminating interpretations of new and classic plays, and inspiring a love of our art form for current and future generations.

Company Values
We are committed to working toward inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, creating a space of belonging for all audiences and employees through concrete actions and systemic improvements.
We nurture and support our artists, attracting and retaining diverse, innovative talent across the organization
We believe in the transformational power of collaborative artmaking and performance.
We recognize the importance of responsible stewardship of resources and sustainable business, financial, and environmental practices.
We serve the public good and engage with and respect our community of artists, audiences, staff, local citizens, patrons, donors, and the greater theatre community worldwide.