Lighting Technician | Part-Time | The Paramount Baltimore

Oak View Group•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Lighting Technician coordinates, programs, operates, and maintains lighting systems for concerts, sporting events, family shows, corporate functions, community events, and other live entertainment productions at The Paramount Baltimore. The role serves as a technical resource, ensuring lighting is executed safely and meets artistic, operational, and client expectations. The position pays $30.00 per hour and is part-time. Benefits for part-time roles include a 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. The position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 years of professional lighting experience in arenas, theaters, concert venues, convention centers, or comparable live event environments.
Experience programming and operating professional lighting systems.
Strong knowledge of theatrical, concert, and event lighting systems.
Experience with lighting control consoles such as GrandMA, ETC, Hog, Chamsys, or comparable platforms.
Familiarity with DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and other lighting control protocols.
Knowledge of intelligent lighting fixtures, conventional fixtures, follow spots, LED systems, and special effects equipment.
Ability to read lighting plots, technical drawings, and rigging plans.
Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively with artists, promoters, venue staff, and production teams.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Theatrical Production, Entertainment Technology, Lighting Design, or a related field.
Experience supporting touring productions and large-scale entertainment events.

Responsibilities

Coordinate lighting requirements for arena events, including advance planning, setup, operation, and strike.
Review technical riders, lighting plots, and production requirements from touring acts, promoters, and event organizers.
Program and operate lighting consoles and control systems for various event types.
Coordinate lighting crews, stagehands, and contractors during load-ins, rehearsals, performances, and load-outs.
Ensure proper installation, focus, maintenance, and operation of lighting fixtures and equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve lighting system issues before and during events.
Maintain arena house lighting systems, entertainment lighting fixtures, dimming systems, and control networks.
Maintain inventory of lighting equipment, accessories, and expendable supplies.
Assist with budgeting and recommendations for lighting equipment upgrades and replacements.
Ensure compliance with venue safety standards, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
Collaborate with audio, video, rigging, staging, and production personnel.
Support arena sports presentations, ceremonies, special effects, and sponsor-related lighting activations.
Maintain accurate documentation of equipment maintenance, event requirements, and lighting system configurations.
Train and assist part-time production staff on lighting equipment and procedures.
Participate in event planning meetings and production advances.