Lighting Designer/Tech

Community Bible Church•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lighting Designer, using a high degree of creativity, invention, imagination and originality, is responsible for the creation of the lighting design for a given production including but not limited to CBC services, conferences and special events.

Requirements

Knowledge in computer technology and the Internet (MS Office 2000, MS Outlook 2000, MS Publisher, etc…), including the ability to learn new programs easily.
An understanding of how quality light and lighting effects enhance the overall impact of the show.
An understanding of how the lighting relates to costumes, set design, and choreography.
Working knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Working knowledge of video projectors and camera equipment.
Working knowledge of audio/visual signal flow.
Ability to repair audio and video cable.
Demonstrates good artistic sense.
Has professional manner and high energy level, exhibits a positive attitude.
An enthusiastic leader and team player with a positive attitude.
Accepts new ideas and challenges and is highly motivated.
College degree from an accredited university
3 years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Lighting Design, Theater Arts, Radio, Television or Film and related technical training or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties including previous experience in stage lighting design and techniques.
Attend worship regularly.
Maintain personal accountability and relationships with staff members.
Maintain daily disciplines of Bible study, prayer, and preparation.
Must live in faith according to 1 Timothy 3.
CBC Member.
Genuine desire to serve God and the Church and must be a professed Christian.

Responsibilities

Provide high degree of creativity in designing light show for worship services and events.
Design, plot and install lighting equipment to influence mood and perceptual sensory.
Program and operate computer controlled lighting board and moving lights.
Work in concert with music ministry and audio and video production personnel.
Responsible for training and scheduling of staff/volunteers to assist in placement of lights, proper functioning during performances, and removal and storage.
Create script with light cues.
Brings together, with Production Team members, all elements of the show as a coordinated, cohesive unit.
Before tech rehearsal, supervises lighting check using all set pieces to see that they have adequate lighting.
Supervise tech rehearsal and coordinate spot lights according to light plan.
Ensure all work in completed on time, on budget, and consistently within CBC’s high standard of quality.
Inspect, repair and produce lighting equipment, accessories and hardware as necessary.
Assist with Weekend Services as a Video/Camera Operator.
Attends regularly scheduled Production Team meetings.
Other duties assigned as needed.