Northern Stage, a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in White River Junction, VT, seeks an Overhire Electrician for their production of Disney+rsquo;s FROZEN: The Broadway Musical. Northern Stage produces a mainstage season, an education season, a New Works festival, and 4-6 other events year-round. This position will report to the Lead Electrician and the Assistant Lead Electrician.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist the Lead Electrician in the execution of lighting and video designs including hang, focus and maintenance
- Help plan and execute onstage practicals, atmospherics, and special effects
- Help to maintain lighting and video inventory and grid space, including but not limited to intelligent LED fixtures and cue lights. Perform equipment repairs as needed
- Program and operate an ETC Ion lighting console and RVI for productions
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the dimmer room and other storage spaces
- Work with the Lead Electrician to plan and facilitate rentals, borrows, and loans
- Assist with general electric notes throughout the tech and performance process
Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience in professional theatrical lighting. A combination of education and professional experience will be considered
- Strong knowledge of the ETC Ion, Lightwright, and Vectorworks. Isadora and AutoCAD experience a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office + Google Suite
- Strong knowledge of conventional dimming and lighting fixture operation and maintenance
- Knowledge of basic rigging practices and intelligent LED fixtures preferred
- Experience with wiring and soldering especially as they relate to practicals and LED diodes/tape
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organization skills
- Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail. Experience managing and adhering to budgets
- Thorough knowledge of theatrical safety conventions, OSHA regulations, and fire codes
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach challenges collaboratively
- Proficiency with hand and power tools. Soldering experience is a plus
- Comfortable working at heights in excess of 20 feet in a lift and on a tension mesh grid
- Ability to safely lift 75 lbs
- BA or BFA in technical theater a plus
Contract Dates: 10/12/2026 - 11/22/2026
Compensation: $22/hour
Job Type: Full time, nights and weekends required
Housing and Travel Provided
How to apply: Submit the following materials via email at jobs@northernstage.org
- Cover letter
- Resume
Two (2) professional references
We believe the most important and impactful art is made when we consider and commit to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access both on and off of our stage. We highly encourage folks who are Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, Queer or Trans, Poor or Working Class, Disabled, Young, Elderly, and/or who speak English as a second language to apply. To learn more about Northern Stage, please visit our website: www.northernstage.org. No phone calls, please.
