Student Lighting Technician

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

2d • $17 - $17

About The Position

The Student Lighting Technician offers lighting support for Boston Conservatory productions and events. The role involves manually hanging and focusing lighting instruments, setting up and operating fixtures through the ETC lighting console, and serving as a light board operator for Mainstage productions.

Requirements

• Be a current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
• Be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-, diploma-, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. During summer, students may remain employed without enrollment if pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester; this exception does not apply during fall or spring.
• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
• Remain in valid visa status, as applicable.
• Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; first-semester students may work before receiving an official GPA.
• Be in good disciplinary standing.
• Be located in the United States.
• Be familiar with theatrical production procedures and policies.
• Be comfortable working on ladders and at heights.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Have excellent punctuality and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Federal Work Study students may apply.

Responsibilities

• Set up, wire, and focus lighting instruments, including LED and moving fixtures.
• Participate in focuses with professional Lighting Designers.
• Operate the ETC Ion lighting console for hangs, focuses, rehearsals, and performances.
• Serve as a light board operator for Mainstage productions.
• Participate in lighting strike at the end of production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed