Lighting Supervisor

Global Arts Live•Cambridge, MA

3d•$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Global Arts Live + The Platform are looking to hire a new team of technical staff committed to the live arts and art forms we present. The Production staff consists of a Director of Production, Technical Director, Lighting Supervisor, Audio Supervisor, and additional technical staff. The team will lead and manage the technical needs of The Platform and occasionally serve some of Global Arts Live's off-site events. The staff ensures visiting artists and renters are well taken care of and professionally served. This is an opportunity to build an industry-leading production department from the ground up. The Lighting Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of electrical and lighting operations at The Platform. This senior technical position leads the electrics department through the full production cycle-from pre-production planning and load-in through performance and strike-ensuring safe, reliable, and artistically excellent lighting for every event on the facility's schedule. The Lighting Supervisor serves as the additional liaison between visiting lighting designers, touring productions, and the resident technical staff. This position assists the Director of Production (DoP) lead a team of technical staff and works in close collaboration with resident companies, guest artists, production team, and venue leadership to realize the highest production standards. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to artistic excellence Work takes place in a performing arts facility environment—stage, backstage, loading dock, and technical booths. Hours vary based on the production calendar, including nights and weekends, with peak demands during load-in, tech rehearsals, and performances. The Production Department for a new purpose-built facility is being formed from the ground up. The leadership team will share in covering shifts as Platform Onsite Supervisor as needed. Staff will take on significant responsibility early, including commissioning equipment, establishing workflows, mentoring and training crews and interns, and setting the tone for how the building operates. Leads are expected to manage their areas day-to-day, communicate clearly with visiting teams, anticipate problems, and foster a culture of safety and professionalism. The successful candidate leans into opportunities to contribute across the organization. This is a rare opportunity for real change and to contribute to real effect in a brand new, state of the art facility.

Requirements

Deep technical expertise
A collaborative spirit
A commitment to artistic excellence

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of electrical and lighting operations at The Platform.
Leads the electrics department through the full production cycle-from pre-production planning and load-in through performance and strike-ensuring safe, reliable, and artistically excellent lighting for every event on the facility's schedule.
Serves as the additional liaison between visiting lighting designers, touring productions, and the resident technical staff.
Assists the Director of Production (DoP) lead a team of technical staff
Works in close collaboration with resident companies, guest artists, production team, and venue leadership to realize the highest production standards.
Share in covering shifts as Platform Onsite Supervisor as needed.
Commissioning equipment, establishing workflows, mentoring and training crews and interns, and setting the tone for how the building operates.
Manage their areas day-to-day, communicate clearly with visiting teams, anticipate problems, and foster a culture of safety and professionalism.