Lighting Lead, Stage Operations

Position Summary

The Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver is currently seeking part-time lead lighting associates to assist with the execution of events at the Newman Center. Lead Lighting Associates are responsible for assisting the Production Coordinator- Lighting with preparation and execution of technical requirements for Newman Center events.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Support the Newman Center Lighting Production Coordinator with backstage event operations.
• Assist the Lighting Production Coordinator with preproduction and day-of-show tasks for large events
• Serve as the lead lighting personnel when the Lighting Production Coordinator is not available for events

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Provide excellent customer service for all Newman Center participants and patrons.
• Recognize and respond effectively and efficiently to emergencies.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Able to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Expertise in area of specificity and able to maintain all required certifications and licensures as they pertain to the role.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience working with theatrical/performance lighting systems lighting control consoles .
• Ability to read lighting paperwork e.g. lighting plots instrument schedules cut sheets etc
• As required for specific roles needed on an event-by-event basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 Years experience with theatrical/performance lighting systems lighting control consoles
• Experience with setting up and programming moving lights and lighting network (DMX)

Work Schedule

Part-time hours will vary based on event schedule. Must be available to work nights and weekends.

Application Deadline

For consideration please submit your application materials by4pm (MST) January 9 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for the position is $30.00-$40.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin age (40 years and over in the employment context) religion disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information marital status veterans status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For the universitys complete Non-Discrimination Statement please see nondiscriminationstatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.