Part-time Lighting Technician (Soka Performing Arts Center)

Date Originally Posted : 7 / 17 / 2024

Updated : 8 / 14 / 2024

Under the oversight of the Soka Performing Arts Center General Manager, and the supervision of the Technical Services Manager (TSM), the Lighting Technician provides all lighting and associated design support for events at the Soka Performing Arts Center.

The Lighting Technician advances lighting needs for upcoming events; leads in hanging and focusing the event lighting design;

enters lighting cues into lighting console; responsible for supervising and managing a small crew of Student employees to serve in the PAC.

Running all lighting for rehearsals and performances; responsible for lighting equipment inventory; maintains equipment and recommends replacement and purchasing strategies;

acts as interface with any visiting lighting related crew / personnel and / or any other working lighting personnel to communicate and ensure that stage and artist lighting quality is at its optimum during both rehearsal and performance, for both the Main Concert Hall and Black Box Theatre.

Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds, especially with regard to socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, ability / disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and have a willingness to facilitate the university’s mission to develop global citizens.

Essential duties include but are not limited to :

• Responds to work calls made by the TSM and assists in the creation of work call schedules.
• Collaborating with the creative team to understand the overall vision for the event or performance, and creating a lighting design that enhances and supports that vision.
• Selecting and programming lighting fixtures and equipment, including choosing colors, intensity, and timing of lighting cues.
• Attending rehearsals and technical rehearsals to fine-tune lighting cues and ensure they align with the creative vision.
• Under the direction of the TSM, manages lighting equipment inventory and recommends rentals and purchases as needed.
• Provides general support for all technical stage and backstage needs, including set-up, operation and strike / tear-down and light plot restore, for all events in the Soka Performing Arts Center.
• Under the supervision of the TSM, operates the motorized rigging system and related rigging support systems.
• Supervises and directs the lighting technical operations for the Main Concert Hall and Black Box Theatre for all student and faculty events.
• Demonstrates a professional and friendly working rapport with artists, licensee clients and university staff and students, and demonstrates fantastic customer service skills, integrity, and reliability.
• Creates and maintains a safe and pleasant working environment for staff and clients.
• Performs maintenance on stage equipment and theatre systems as required and maintains records of maintenance and repairs.
• Assists in general training and supervising of student technical crews in the area of lighting and design.
• Communicating regularly and immediately with Management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre / Performing Arts design & technology or equivalent professional experience in technical theater, stage operations and stage lighting for the theatre and live concert settings.

Experience

Experience in the field, including a portfolio of successful lighting designs for a range of events and performances.

Competencies / Skills :

• Ability to work evenings and weekends required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, as lighting designers must work closely with a variety of creative and technical professionals.
• A keen eye for detail and an ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Knowledge and practical hands-on experience working with modern computerized lighting systems in a professional theatrical setting specifically ETC Ion Xe and ETC Net3.
• Demonstrated proficiency in stage lighting design, and electricity for the performing arts.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of stage rigging, counterweight systems and motorized rigging systems and standard practices for their operation.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of standard office software as well as specialized theatrical and entertainment software such as Vector works Spotlight, ETCNet3, etc.
• Work effectively and sensitively with diverse constituencies.
• Able to provide excellent customer service and public relations skills; work under pressure and within set timeframes; work independently as well as an effective team member in the execution of events and other assigned tasks;

be outgoing and enjoy working with people; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• A strong understanding of safety issues associated with working in a theatrical setting.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, understanding, interpreting and implementing technical riders and other written documents.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $38.50 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a successful background check.

Application review will begin immediately. The position will remain open, and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Application Requirements :

Must submit the following to be considered :

• letter of interest for this position
• resume
• three professional references

Apply for the Part-time Lighting Technician Position

For inquiries, e-mail : [email protected]

Soka University of America is an equal opportunity employer.