Theatre and the Arts - Theatre Department - Master Electrician
About The Position
Master Electrician – Assist the Technical Director and Master Carpenter with the supervision of students in lab classes, work-study and in production for all WCT shows. Typically 4 main stage musicals, 4 supported black box productions and 4 workshops. The Master Electrician will supervise students as part of the general production program, supervise the hang and focus of all Wagner College Theatre (WCT) productions, attend tech and dress rehearsals, repair and maintain the electric equipment, supervise the WCT productions in performance (split with Master Carpenter) and assist the TD in supervision of student crews but also may work other production areas like painting and carpentry. Training and experience with a wide range of theatrical lighting from mid 20 th Century to current, ability to diagnose malfunctions in complete lighting systems and implement repairs as needed, BA or equivalent production experience, good communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people are required. The position begins August 17 th and is for the academic year (9 months). Salary and benefits including health insurance are available. Please include resume, cover letter and list of references. Wagner College has a strong theatre program with an emphasis on musical theatre. Wagner College Theatre was founded in 1968 and today has grown to become one of the nation’s top-ranked collegiate theater programs. https://wagner.edu/performing-arts/theatre-season-2-2-4-2/
Requirements
- Training and experience with a wide range of theatrical lighting from mid 20 th Century to current
- Ability to diagnose malfunctions in complete lighting systems and implement repairs as needed
- BA or equivalent production experience
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
Responsibilities
- Supervise students in lab classes, work-study and in production for all WCT shows
- Supervise students as part of the general production program
- Supervise the hang and focus of all Wagner College Theatre (WCT) productions
- Attend tech and dress rehearsals
- Repair and maintain the electric equipment
- Supervise the WCT productions in performance (split with Master Carpenter)
- Assist the TD in supervision of student crews
- Work other production areas like painting and carpentry
Benefits
- health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
