Temporary Production Electrician, Rake's Progress

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

5d•$21 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Temporary Production Electrician at Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) assists the Lighting Supervisor in executing all lighting and electrical requirements for the assigned off-campus opera, Rake’s Progress, held at the Wimberly Theatre in April 2027. The Production Electrician is responsible for maintaining and disseminating lighting production notes; maintains and repairs lighting equipment as needed; and, in coordination with the Lighting Supervisor, covers technical rehearsals, hang, focus, and strike. This is a temporary position that is anticipated to work through May 3, 2027. Communication will begin in the fall, while the design is being developed. Much of this position’s expected work may be done remotely, with on-site presence beginning end of March 2027 - mid April as needed.

Requirements

3-5 years experience as a professional theatrical electrician / master electrician or similar experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Dropbox, and/or similar formats for record-keeping and communications

Nice To Haves

Experience in multidisciplinary performing arts preferred
Experience working in higher education institutions preferred
Experience preferred in electronics, Vectorworks, Lightwright, stage rigging systems, ETC Eos Technology, and supervising students or volunteers.
General knowledge of theater, musical theater, and opera production needs

Responsibilities

Assist Lighting Supervisor on all lighting hang, focus, and strike calls
Coordinate with Lighting Supervisor on coverage of technical rehearsals, including weekends and evenings
Ensure that all lighting production notes are completed during technical rehearsals and promptly disseminated
Maintain all lighting equipment and repair, or coordinate repairs, as needed
Assist supervising electrics crew
Ensure that proper safety and housekeeping measures are observed by all under their direction