Lighting Supervisor (Meadows Campus)

Aspen Music Festival & School•Aspen, CO

78d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meadows Campus production staff is the team responsible for the production implementation of all concerts, rehearsals and events which occur on the Aspen Music Festival & School’s (AMFS) Meadows Campus. These facilities include a 2,050-seat Klein Music Tent and the 500-seat Harris Concert Hall. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive expertise in theatrical lighting systems and a proven ability to lead a crew. The Lighting Supervisor works under the supervision of the Production Manager and Assistant Production Managers.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or graduated with a BA/BFA in a Technical Theatre degree with an emphasis in lighting design or electrics or a minimum of 2 years professional experience in the field in lieu of a degree.
Broad knowledge and fluency in theatrical lighting and expertise in the safe rigging of truss systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead a production crew for load in/out, and work calls.
Candidate must have sensitivity to the needs of staff, guest artists, faculty, and student performers, and designers, with a proven ability to work well with others.
Candidate must be independently motivated, manage time effectively, possess safe work habits at large heights in catwalks and grids, and the ability to climb stairs and ladders comfortably and repeatedly.
Candidate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and materials or, of greater weights in tandem with additional crew member assistance.
Candidate must have a valid driver’s license. A DMV check will be conducted for the candidate hired.

Responsibilities

Supervise the technical operation of lighting systems in three venues – the Klein Music Tent, Harris Concert Hall and Entertainment Tent, ensuring all lighting requests are met both small and large.
Maintain a well-organized inventory of AMFS-owned fixtures, deploy a seasonal rental package of additional fixtures, and manage power distribution.
Train and supervise crew in the proper operation of lighting systems for rehearsals and concerts.
Keep accurate lighting documentation including rep plots, channel hookup, and instrument schedules.
May be assigned design opportunities throughout the season where appropriate and dependent on prior experience.
Coordinate with the Production Manager on crew needs for work calls.
This position will also assist the Meadows production team as crew for events if necessary.