David Geffen School of Drama at Yale - Production Manager

81818BR

CLOSED TO FURTHER APPLICATIONS

Theatre Technician 3, Lighting

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Full time

Regular

Labor Grade D

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Museum/Curatorial

37.5

This is a recurring, seasonal position from approximately late-August through mid-May. Preferred start date of August 15, 2023.

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Central Campus

222 York Street
New Haven, CT 06511

On-site

Executes lighting design for theatre productions. Carries out duties while exercising a high degree of autonomy and discretion, maintaining high standards for safety and craftsmanship. Handles and moves lighting equipment.

1. Serves as liaison between Master Electrician, Designer and electrics department to provide and obtain information necessary to execute designs. 2. Oversees student Light Board Operator and/or programmer for productions. Trains crew in operation of light board, follow spot, and special effects. Supervises appropriate personnel. 3. Reads, interprets, and executes light plots. Reviews light plots with appropriate personnel. 4. Uses a variety of complex tools, processes, materials, and equipment in completing assigned projects. 5. Assists at load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions. 6. Participates in provision and implementation of overhead rigging for lighting equipment. 7. Develops and assists with implementation of special lighting effects. 8. Serves as Senior Head Electrician for outside organizations or special events using theater's venues, as assigned. 9. Oversees and participates in the maintenance and repair of electrics shop, tools, equipment, and associated financial paperwork. 10. Transports equipment. 11. In conjunction with appropriate personnel, maintains the safety and efficiency of lighting storage and workspaces. 12. Attends appropriate meetings. 13. Assists related departments in load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions. 14. Works occasional nights, weekends and holidays. 15. May perform other duties as assigned.

1. Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. 2. Professional or graduate-level experience as a theatrical lighting electrician.

Knowledge of Electronic Theatre Control (ETC) lighting software, specifically the Eos family consoles.

Demonstrated knowledge of programming, maintenance and repair of intelligent lighting equipment and LED units.

Working knowledge of national and local electric codes, electrical theory and applications.

Working knowledge of theatrical rigging techniques.

Demonstrated ability as a theatrical lighting electrician.

1. Climb stairs and ladders and work effectively at elevations up to 80’. 2. Repeatedly lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs. 3. Stand for long periods. 4. Hold and operate hand, air and power tools. 5. Repeatedly bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, squat and crouch. 6. Work in confined spaces. 7. Use a respirator.

Occasional

No

No

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