Lighting and Projections Supervisor

Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking an Lighting and Projections Supervisor to join our team in Pittsfield, MA. This position ensures high-quality lighting for every performance throughout the BSC 2024 season and assists in the management of the lighting team. The Assistant Lighting and Projection Supervisor supervises the Head Electricians, Electricians, Follow Spot Operators and Overhire Electricians. This position requires an independent individual with knowledge of theatrical lighting systems that is able to work with a team to reach the artistic goals of the production.

Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities:
Coordinate maintenance and repair of lighting instruments and equipment

Supervise all lighting department employees

Negotiate season lighting rental package in coordination with Director of Production

Negotiate projection rental equipment as necessary

Attend technical rehearsals and production meetings as required

Providing all lighting support for productions throughout the BSC 2024 season

Purchasing of materials, tools and supplies for the installation and maintenance of each lighting design

Advancing shows and coordinating load-in and focus

Preparing and maintaining show budgets and expense reports

Ensure each production is ready to focus and tech per designer specifications

Coordinate and manage the hang, focus and strike of lighting instruments, including supervising crews and setting crew calls

Coordinate and manage the construction of any specialty items such as light boxes or star drops

Maintain up to date paperwork for each production including, plot, hook-up and show run sheets

Coordinate with Stage Management on rehearsal and tech notes

Execute note calls with Electrics crews during tech and load-in

Coordinate training for the stage crew as necessary to handle onstage practicals, and train follow spot operators as needed

Keep electrics shop and storage areas clean and free of debris, ensure shop is organized and functional

Skills:
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational and time management skills

Ability to work as a member of a collaborative team

Knowledge of theatrical lighting systems and equipment

Knowledge of ETC Lighting Consoles and ETC Networking

Experience with HD Video systems and associated components

Experience with DMX equipment, atmospherics moving lights, LED fixtures and troubleshooting/system diagnosis

Experience with Vectorworks, Lightwright and all standard theatrical lighting paperwork

Working knowledge of theatrical rigging, theatrical power systems and wiring and soldering

Experience designing and building LED tape systems

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and comfortable working at heights

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat

This position reports to the Director of Production. It is a full-time, seasonal position.

Contract: 4/22/2024 through 9/23/2024.

Pay is $950 per week, with housing included.