Lighting Designer

Gallaudet University

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21. The Lighting Designer provides lighting support for the Performing Arts Program, collaborating with the technical crew (lighting, set, and costume) and the School Play Advisor on designing the lights for the performances.

Requirements

• Experience in working for the school play(s)/theatre.
• Experience in working with various lighting equipment.
• Demonstrate strong management skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of high school students (9th grade to 12th grade).
• Familiarity with performing arts programs and student discipline.
• Commitment to the program.
• Fluency in ASL.
• Must undergo and pay for a background investigation if selected for the job and must be cleared before starting the first day on the job.
• Background Check and SARP must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide lighting support for the Performing Arts Program.
• Collaborate with the technical crew (lighting, set, and costume) on designing the lights for the performances.
• Collaborate with the School Play Advisor on designing the lights for the performances.
• Provide feedback and support to the Performing Arts Program, the cast, and the crew.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed