Light Board Operator DDT
Light Board Operator DDT
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Becket MA
Full Time
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TITLE: Doris Duke Theatre Light Board Operator
STATUS: Seasonal
FullTime Onsite: May 20 2025 August 28 2025
START: May 20 2025
END: August 28 2025
ARRIVAL: May 19 2025
DEPARTURE: August 29 2025
COMPENSATION: $18.45$20.50; Overtime (time and a half) after 48 hrs
Room and board free access to performances classes talks and studios
HOURS: May 20 May 31 2025: 5 Day work week averaging 40 hrs
June 2 August 28 2025: 6 Day work week averaging 54 hrs
Hours will vary during The Festival depending on weekly schedules and all efforts will be made to provide 48 hours a week.
REPORTS TO: Production Manager DDT
DEPARTMENT: Production
SUPPORTS: Production Interns; FullTime and Seasonal Production Staff; Programming Facilities and FrontofHouse Staff; Visiting Company Members; Faculty Dancers and Staff of The School at Jacobs Pillow
The Jacobs Pillow Production Department seeks an electrician and light board operator to join its seasonal staff for the 2025 Summer Festival. The Doris Duke Theatre Light Board Operator reports to the Doris Duke Theatre Production Manager (DDT PM) and works closely and collaboratively with the other members of the Doris Duke Theatre Production Team and Festival Lighting Team to support all activity in the theater and its support spaces. With the guidance and management of the Lighting Supervisor and DDT PM the DDT Light Board Operator assists in the installation operation and maintenance of the DDT lighting system. During the preseason they also participate in the final planning and preparation for the DDTs programming which includes nine visiting companies and a seasonopening Gala Performance. During the festival the DDT Light Board Operator supports the visiting companys technical staff by running the light board during focuses technical rehearsals and performances; as well as supporting the companys lighting staff with all the programming needs. They also assist the DDT PM and DDT Electrician with the organization and maintenance of the DDTs lighting infrastructure storage areas and equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe healthy and accessible work environment.
- Actively participate in the opening and closing of all of the Festivals performance spaces studios exhibition spaces and temporary tents.
- Actively participate in all assigned work calls.
- Participate in all DDT technical rehearsals and performances as a member of the DDT run crew.
- Assist the DDT Electrician in the installation maintenance and operations of the DDT lighting system.
- Ensure that the DDT lighting system is prepared and safe for all activity by leading daily and showspecific checks maintenance and setup.
- Assist the Lighting Supervisor in making improvements to The Pillows lighting infrastructure support areas storage rooms and equipment.
- Keep show files stored and organized for archiving purposes.
- Maintain clean and orderly lighting workspaces backstage equipment and storage areas in the DDT.
- Participate in the training of Production Interns by offering constructive guidance and by acting as a role model and supportive coworker.
- Support and assist with the installation programming and operation of the Season Opening Gala and special events as needed.
- Support the installation of work into The Pillows exhibition spaces.
- Provide support to Jacobs Pillow Media Team in documenting performances talks and events.
- Attend departmental production and allstaff meetings.
- Under the general direction of the DoTP assist with coordination of emergency response for staff and patrons in the event of an emergency or extreme weather
- Complete Adult/Child CPR First Aid and Cultural Competence Training (provided to all seasonal staff during the preseason)
- Assist other departments including nonproduction departments as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Collegiate or professional experience as a theatrical electrician and light board operator.
- Proven ability to operate the EOS family of lighting consoles in work rehearsal and show conditions.
- Strong knowledge of EOS programming language.
- Proficiency with Moving Light Programming.
- Experience with theatrical lighting systems equipment applications and best practices.
- Proficiency with Google App suite as well as Vectorworks Lightwright and other industry standard lighting applications.
- Knowledge of DMX Ethernet and wireless theatrical networks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Knowledge and experience working in dance production.
- Experience working in live event production and with live light busking.
- Experience with wardrobe audio or video systems equipment software and standard operating procedures.
- Experience with GrandMA HighEnd Systems or ChamSys programming software
- Familiarity with Augmented 3D software
- Valid drivers license.
- Driving trucks and cargo vans in urban and rural areas.
- Experience with advanced production technology such as augmented reality virtual reality or robotics.
- Experience working outdoors or in nonconventional performance venues or productions.
SKILLS & QUALITIES
- Active commitment to continuous learning as well as Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility.
- Ability to work proactively kindly creatively flexibly and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication critical thinking and organizational skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Working regularly in wooded areas with exposure to native wildlife including but not limited to rodents ticks and mosquitos.
- Working regularly outdoors in all weather conditions including inclement weather.
- Working a 6day work week including early mornings late evenings and weekends.
- Moving equipment up to 50 lbs alone or with assistance.
- Moving through and between multiple locations throughout the entire campus including over uneven terrain.
- Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Working at a computer screen for multiple hours in a day.
- Working at heights above 6 feet and up to 30 feet.
- Ascending and descending straight and step ladders.
- Operating push around or drivable person lifts including at heights.
- Working in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to: fog haze strobes dim lights and loud sounds.
*We believe that no one meets 100 of the listed qualifications. We are less concerned about whether youve done everything on a laundry list of specific things and more interested in cultivating a pool of candidates who want to join a connected missiondriven hardworking team driven by creativity curiosity inclusion integrity flexibility and partnership.
HIRING PROCESS
- Apply: Interested individuals are encouraged to send a cover letter resume and references by submitting an application using the Apply buttons below. Video and/or audio applications are welcome (though not required) in addition to written expressions of interest.
- Interview: Interview with one JP Production Staff Member. Second Interview with two members of the Production Staff. Both interviews on Zoom.
- Supplemental Materials: There will be no supplemental materials required for this position though additional examples of the candidates work is always welcome.
If you need accommodations to make this application process happen please connect with us at . We will work to support you through the application process via email phone call and/or video chat.
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