Electrician

Electrician

Reports to: Lighting Supervisor

Department: Production

Compensation: $5500 stipend, housing, and meals

Dates: Mid-May to Mid-August

The Electrician is a vital role in the production team working closely with the lighting supervisor and lighting designers to assist with the physical needs of the lighting department. 

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Install and strike lighting systems in the O’Neill’s two indoor and two outdoor performance spaces, 


• Maintain house and rental equipment in performance spaces and in the onsite bar, Blue Gene’s Pub


• Program and operate the light board for rehearsals and performances


• Occasionally supervise, train, and mentor a team of staff, fellows and/or overhire


• Work directly with designers and collaborate with artistic staff from each of the O’Neill’s four summer conferences to best support the performances from a lighting standpoint


• Assist Lighting Supervisor in creating and maintaining all lighting department paperwork


• Support other departments as directed
  

Ideal Candidates:

The ideal candidate is an early-career lighting professional interested in electrics and production that thrives in a fast-paced work environment. Candidates must be organized, flexible, responsible, possess excellent communication skills and have a keen attention to detail. They must be proficient with ETC consoles, and have experience using drawings to create working systems. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be comfortable with heights, ascending/descending ladders, and be able to work overhead for a sustained amount of time.  Experience with Vectorworks and LightWright 5 and an interest in new work development is a plus. 

As part of The O'Neill's ongoing commitment to developing the future leaders of the American Theater, the Electrician will also be offered professional development and networking opportunities.

Application Requirements:

Applicants should submit a cover letter that includes an overview of their approach to team leadership, a resume, and contact information for at least three references. 

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is committed to be an equal-opportunity employer. The O’Neill aims to foster a diverse culture that is inclusive of race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, professional status, and the intersections thereof. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.