Student Lighting Technician

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

1d • $17 - $17

About The Position

The Student Lighting Technician provides lighting support for Boston Conservatory productions and events. The position 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.

To participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must be a current Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee student enrolled at least half-time in a degree-, diploma-, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student may maintain employment without being enrolled, and the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester; this exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. Students must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number, maintain 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, and be located in the U.S. Federal Work Study students may apply.

The hourly rate is $16.97. The hiring manager is Sam Tirrell.

Requirements

• Must be a current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-, diploma-, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program, except for the stated summer enrollment exception.
• Must have a valid United States Social Security Number.
• Must remain in valid visa status, as applicable.
• Must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; first-semester students may work before receiving an official GPA.
• Must be in good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.
• Familiarity with theatrical production procedures and policies.
• Comfort working on ladders and at heights.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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 the lighting strike at the end of a production.

What This Job Offers

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