Full-time · Pittsfield, United States
Staff Electrician
Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking two Electrician/Spot Operators to join our team in Pittsfield, MA. This position aids in ensuring high quality lighting for every performance throughout the BSC 2024 season. This position requires an independent individual with knowledge of theatrical lighting systems that is able to work with a team to reach the artistic goals of the production.
Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.
Responsibilities:
Assist in providing all lighting support for productions throughout the BSC 2024 season, as directed by the Lighting Supervisor
Assist with the hang, focus and strike of lighting instruments
Aid in the construction of specialty items such as light boxes or star drops
Help maintain lighting instruments, lighting equipment and tools, projection equipment, video monitors and cameras
Keep the electrics shop as well as the lighting booth for the venue clean and organized throughout the season
Skills:
Knowledge of theatrical lighting systems and equipment
Working knowledge of the ETC family of lighting consoles helpful
Experience maintaining and repairing conventional and moving lights
Working knowledge of theatrical rigging, electricity, wiring
Soldering experience preferred
Ability to work as part of a team but also take on individual responsibilities
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and comfortable working at heights
This position reports to the Lighting Supervisor, Assistant Lighting Supervisor, and Head Electrician. It is full-time, seasonal position
Contract: ASAP through 9/16/2024
Pay is $17.50 per hour, with housing included.