Madison Elementary School District #38
Position Title: On Call Head Lighting
Length of Work Year: On Call/Substitute
Salary Information: $30.00/hour
Department: Madison Center for the Arts
Supervision: Supervised by Technical Director
Reports To: Stage Manager Technical Director and Lighting Designer
This position is an on-call activated on a show-by-show basis.
Overview: Oversee the lighting and power needs for the event or show ensuring smooth operations. Responsible for managing electric systems and structures for crew and production.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years experience as an event electrician.
- Proficient with EOS Family console programming (Element ION GIO Apex)
- Experience with operating and maintaining LED lighting instruments.
- Experience with tying in high-amperage power via camlock or bare wire.
- Proficient with electronics and circuitry such as Ohms Law.
- Scissor lift certification/experience preferred comfortable working at height.
- Ability to work closely with people in a professional and positive manner.
- Ability to work closely and creatively with design teams directors and other members of the staff.
- Proficient with computers and standard office suite ability to generate and maintain professional level paperwork and tracking for each production.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining productivity.
- Ability to remain levelheaded in high-stress environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and remain composed.
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight and meet deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate with production staff designers and performers oversee sound setup operation and strike for rehearsals and performances ensure sound quality and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
- Work effectively with other departments (audio rigging stage crew etc.) Work with clients and quickly translate their designs to the stage.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry best practices.
- Serve as the primary audio contact for the event or show.
- Assist with event load-in setup operation and load-out.
- Manage and maintain the venues lighting and power systems and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.
- Supervise and mentor the lighting team.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Lead in facilitating all electrical needs for all rental events/productions including the testing maintenance and upkeep of all lighting instruments in The Madison.
- Review lighting plots to evaluate feasibility and implementation in The Madison
- Lead in preparing and installing equipment based on plots and designer supplied specifications; including but not limited to tech table set-up i.e. tables headsets and video monitors god mic etc.
- Collaborate to produce show-related lighting paperwork.
- Maintain organized and accurate records of design execution for a given production. Make archival copies of all paperwork and show files.
- Adhere to the proper shut-down of all lighting special effects stage equipment and other electrical appliances assuring that the theatre is left in a safe secure and appropriately lit manner and that equipment is locked in a secure place.