Staff Electrician

Staff Electrician

Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a staff electrician to join our team in Pittsfield, MA. This position aids in ensuring high-quality lighting for every performance throughout the BSC 2025 season. This position requires an independent individual with knowledge of theatrical lighting systems who 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 and events throughout the BSC 2025 season, as directed by the Lighting Supervisor


• Assist in programming lighting computers and consoles as needed


• Assist in repair notes throughout the runs of shows as needed


• Assist with the hang, focus, and strike of lighting and projections instruments


• Aid in the construction and wiring of specialty items such as light boxes, star drops, and LED Tape projects


• 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


• Assist in maintaining and updating lighting inventory throughout the season


• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Skills:

• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills


• Knowledge of theatrical lighting systems and equipment 


• Working knowledge of the ETC family of lighting consoles


• Experience with Hang and Focus from a light plot and designer instruction


• Experience with DMX equipment, atmospherics, moving lights and LED fixtures


• Experience maintaining and repairing conventional and moving lights


• Working knowledge of theatrical rigging, electricity, wiring 


• Soldering experience


• Ability to work as part of a team but also take on individual responsibilities


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Must be comfortable working at heights


• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat

This position reports to the Lighting Supervisor and Assistant Lighting Supervisor. It is full-time, seasonal position

Contract: 5/5/2025 through 9/21/2025

Pay is $848.65 per week, non-exempt, with overtime at 50 hours, housing available.