Lighting Technician, Camp Kaleidoscope, Sumer Day Camp

About the role

Join our team at Camp Kaleidoscope as a part-time Lighting Technician! As a Lighting Technician, you will be responsible for setting up and operating lighting systems for performances, events, and activities throughout the summer.

Responsibilities

• Produce lighting design and operation for two fully staged musical theater productions each summer, one every four weeks.
• Modify lighting and cues as needed.
• Work under the direction of the Theater Director and collaborate closely with the camp theater production staff/team.
• Display flexibility and a positive attitude throughout the production process.

Requirements

• High school degree preferred.
• College degree, concentration, certification, or equivalent experience in musical theater, costume or fashion design preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Lighting Design, Technical Theater, or related field.
• 1+ year experience in lighting design and operation.
• 1+ season (summer camp, semester, other) experience working with children.

Skills and Abilities

• Genuine enjoyment of working with children and helping them grow.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills with campers and staff.
• Safety awareness and ability to manage risks during activities.
• Creativity, flexibility and patience to adapt.
• A positive, energetic attitude and commitment to fostering an inclusive, joyful camp environment.
• Proactive problem-solving and willingness to ask for guidance when needed.
• Self-starter who takes the initiative.
• Able to work well with others, building/sustaining collaborative solid relationships.
• Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically and ask for help, guidance, or clarification when needed.
• Commitment to build strong relationships with campers, co-workers, and camp leadership.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
• Able to work in variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time in case of rain, heat, humidity, cold, or other environmental factors to ensure the supervision and safety of campers in our care.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s backpacks, etc.).
• Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly.

Pay

The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity. The estimated annual salary is $34,266.

Schedule

This is an hourly position with a daily schedule of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. The camp program runs from June 22 - August 21, including staff training.