Lighting Technician

Art and Wellness Enterprises•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lighting Technician will provide audio, video, and advanced lighting support to the staff and artists throughout Crystal Bridges & the Momentary, facilitating the wide variety of technical needs required to support or produce the performing arts offerings and events that will take place in each venue. The ideal Lighting Technician has experience in lighting equipment operation for meetings, conferences, concerts, lectures, dance, and theatre, with a self-motivated desire to expand their knowledge of the field. The position requires a passion for supporting the production of high-level events and contemporary performing arts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Extensive competency with Audio-Visual systems, including digital audio mixing consoles, wireless microphone management, projection control systems such as Crestron, static and intelligent lighting systems, and more
Proficiency with standard office equipment including basic computer literacy (word processing, spread sheets, e-mail, etc.) telephone, and copy machines
Ability to calmy and professionally adapt to changes in plans or the environment.
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability and willingness to be a team player both within the department and throughout the entire organization
Flexibility to work adaptable schedules including long days, evenings, and weekends
A minimum of two (2) years experience in lighting is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Vectorworks.

Responsibilities

Supporting internal and external events across multiple departments by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Audio-VisualLighting equipment at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary
Maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of lighting equipment and fixtures, Grand MA and ETC consoles, hoists, motors and truss.
Communicating with touring acts, resident artists, and staff about their lighting needs.
Interpreting and reviewing various plots.
Acting as Light Board Operator for rehearsals and performances.
Operating scissor lifts and fork lifts in a variety of environments.
Rigging, focusing, cabling, inventorying and storing the facility’s lighting, projection and rigging equipment through utilization of hoists, lifts, ladders, and catwalk systems.
Interpreting and generating technical paperwork such as stage plots, signal flow plans, and input lists
Managing Audio-Visual-Lighting equipment inventory, including keeping detailed records of number and location of equipment, as well as detailed repair logs
Assisting with a variety of production related prep, planning, and facilitation at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary.
Attending meetings and walkthroughs as a representative of the production team.
Performing additional duties as required.
Assist with a variety of production related prep, planning, and facilitation.
Attend meetings and walkthroughs as a representative of the production team.