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Budget Title: Instructional Support Associate (SL-2)

Salary: $42995 (10-month college-year dependent on experience)

Binghamton University is seeking an experienced Theatrical Lighting Technician to fill the role of Lighting Supervisor for the Theatre Department. This position will be responsible for training and leading the diverse and dedicated student lighting crews overseeing the lighting shop and equipment and leading the implementation of the lighting designs for all department productions. Excellent benefits and ability to pursue other opportunities in the summer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support faculty and student lighting designers in the implementation of the lighting design.
• Oversee all lighting inventory (consoles fixtures atmospherics cabling templates/gobos gel accessories practical and led elements and electrical components) including documentation and maintenance.
• Oversee the Hang Focus maintenance strike storage and/or return of all lighting equipment and special effects for each production.
• Purchase and keep stocked consumables (lamps gels fluids etc.) as necessary for the productions and instructional needs.
• Coordinate Lighting (LX) Department production needs with other production departments and attend production meetings tech dress rehearsals and notes sessions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with lighting control systems infrastructure (dimming systems and cabling) and lighting instruments (including Conventional Incandescent LED intelligent and moving head fixtures)
• Assist in the supervision and mentorship of the students in crew duties assignments and crew calls including student lighting technicians in roles such as Master Electrician Assistant Master Electrician Lighting Board Operator and Lighting Programmer.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student learning.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.

• BA/BS/BFA in the area of Theatre Design/Technology or equivalent degree.
• Proficiency with operating ETC EOS lighting consoles.
• Knowledge of modern lighting software such as Vectorworks & Lightwright.
• Knowledge of lighting control and networking technology including an understanding and ability to troubleshoot traditional DMX networks as well as wireless and node-based sACN/ARTNET/DMX networks.
• Knowledge of modern theatrical lighting equipment.
• Basic understanding of Theatrical rigging systems including counterweight systems and mechanical rigging systems
• Experience with both LED and incandescent practical wiring.
• Familiarity with Google suite and/or similar word processor and spreadsheet software.
• Interest in learning new techniques methods and problem-solving. .
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and work at various heights.

Preferred:

• 2 or more years of educational experience
• Experience with LED tape systems both standard and pixel mapping
• Experience with programming GrandMA 3 Hog or Avolite consoles
• At least 2 years professional experience as a lighting technician
• Experience using ETC Lighting Control Systems Vectorworks and/or Lightwright in a professional setting.
• Experience as a crew lead/master electrician/lighting supervisor in a professional setting.
• ETCP Certification (in any area) or progress toward same

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All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: for Internal Applicants: January 23 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Applications will be reviewed beginning Feb. 13 2026 and the position will remain open until filled.

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