In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, wire and focus lighting instruments, including LED and moving fixtures 
• Participate in focuses with professional Lighting Designers 
• Operate lighting console (ETC Ion) for hangs, focuses, rehearsals, and performances 
• Serve as a light board operator for Mainstage productions 
• Participation in lighting strike at the end of production 

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Familiarity with theatrical production procedures and policies 
• Comfort working on ladders/at heights 
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs 
• Excellent punctuality and interpersonal skills 

Skills Gained:

• Safe installation and focus of conventional theatrical lighting fixtures, LEDs, and movers
• Basic technical operation of EOS lighting console and associated software 
• Run-of-show lighting procedures, including board operation, maintenance, and upkeep
• Organizational and leadership skills through engagement with professional industry practices

Hourly Rate: 16.97

Hiring Manager: Sam Tirrell