Stage Electrician (Seasonal House Staff Stagehand Position Assistant Rate)

Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts

Job Location:

Vienna, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna VA

Seasonal

Program and Production

POSITION REPORTS TO: Head of Department Lighting
POSITION MANAGES: Over hire stagehands (infrequently)
POSITION LOCATION: 100% onsite

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is hiring a Stage Electrician to join the Electrics Department with a 14-person house staff crew of stagehands at The Filene this role the Stage Electrician is an Assistant working alongside an experienced and well-rounded crew of technicians working on stage to support Wolf Traps Summer concert series. Wolf Trap Foundation presents over seventy performances throughout the Summer including rock shows pop folk hip-hop classical ballet and Opera. Some events are self-produced while others are multi-truck and bus road shows. Wolf Traps season typically spans from May through September.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work as a stage electrician for all Foundation performances/events for the duration of the contracted season.
Load in / Load out touring productions.
Setup staged productions in coordination with department heads and management teams
Perform maintenance duties as needed and as assigned by management or department head.
Manage small teams of over-hire stagehands as required by department head.
Ensure absolute professionalism in the workplace.
Provide support to other departments as needed and directed by management or department head.
Ensure that each production is presented at the highest levels of quality.
When directed to provide insight into future capital or maintenance projects.
Assist in Lighting networking.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL DEOMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:

Excellent skills in stage electronics and lighting instruments.
The ability to read and implement lighting plots for both house and touring design.
Maintain a strong knowledge of lighting products and vendors.
Proficiency in networking and backend systems.
The ability to program and operate industry-standard lighting desks with a strong focus on Grand MA2 & 3s.
Troubleshooting skills Bench work proficiency and general knowledge of all areas of stagecraft are required.
A willingness and ability to work well with others in stressful situations.
Show situational awareness and conflict resolution.
The ability to work within Wolf Traps standard SOP while maintaining flexibility to ensure smooth daily operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift at least 50lbs on a regular basis.
Requires the ability to stand walk stoop bend and reach with arms.
Work in hot and humid conditions outdoors but not necessarily in direct sunlight.
Work at heights greater than 5 while practicing safe working practices.

This position operates under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Wolf Trap Foundation and I.A.T.S.E Local 22 guaranteeing a weekly minimum of 40 hours at straight time and 8 hours of overtime with a base pay of $66.71 per hour. You do not need to be a union member to apply. While all are encouraged to apply non-union applicants must agree to work under the Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.A.T.S.E Local 22. The position entails a two-season/year probationary period.

Were pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact . An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Required Experience:

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