Lighting Supervisor

About the Role

Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks a collaborative, mission-driven Lighting Supervisor to join the Performance Services team. Supporting over 800 events annually across dance, theater, and music, Performance Services brings technical precision and production knowledge to the student experience. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Production, the Lighting Supervisor oversees all lighting and electrical needs for Conservatory productions, with a primary focus on Mainstage performances. This year-round, full-time role leads the execution of hangs, focuses, strikes, and show calls while directly guiding student learning. By aligning artistic vision with practical production execution, the Lighting Supervisor helps create an innovative, creative, and student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute all lighting operations across BCB performance spaces, serving as Master Electrician for Mainstage productions.
• Supervise, mentor, and train the staff Production Electrician, casual staff, and student crews in safety, programming, and operations.
• Collaborate closely with guest designers, directors, deans, and faculty to implement artistic visions on schedule and within budget.
• Manage equipment inventory, maintenance, purchasing, and capital planning for lighting systems.
• Ensure workplace safety across all spaces, following EPA, USITT, OSHA, and local fire codes.
• Serve as Manager on Duty on a rotational basis during performances and load-ins.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in lighting design (or equivalent training) and at least 5 years of professional experience as a master electrician or lighting designer in theater, dance, or opera.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience, with strong mentorship skills to guide student staff.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks, Lightwright, Eos technology (ETC ION), stage rigging, and electronics.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, work on ladders/catwalks up to 24 feet, and work significant nights and weekends during the academic year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education experience.
• Advanced rigging skills.
• Projection systems familiarity.
• Master’s degree.

Benefits

Berklee offers comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, and vibrant cultural programming on campus. Staff enjoy a mission-driven environment that balances rigorous artistic standards with work-life balance, continuous learning, and inclusive collaboration.

Pay

Hiring range: $50,000 to $66,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.