Stage and Lighting Technician

About the role

The Stage and Lighting Technician supports the performance production needs of the Peabody Institute, both Preparatory and Conservatory. Reporting to the Technical Production Manager, this role contributes to all aspects of the Institute’s production activities, with primary duties focused on lighting coordination and stage management of acoustic large ensembles. The technician acts as a liaison among conductors, artistic directors, musicians, dancers, the technical department, and the concert and ensembles team to maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage acoustic large ensembles including all setups, group rehearsals, and final performances.
• Work with other technicians on lighting load-ins, strikes, and implementation of guest lighting designers.
• Design lighting for small dance, opera, jazz, and MfNM events as needed.
• Assist with audio/visual setups, stage setups, and weekday management of concerts and events.
• Collaborate with the team and the Assistant Production Manager to schedule work calls for Peabody’s student stage crew.
• Independently manage and train student stage crew, including hiring on a yearly basis.
• Provide a professional and safe performance environment for students, faculty, staff, patrons, and guests.
• Manage public stage events independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three years of related experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Skills

• Demonstrated skills and experience with theatrical/event lighting setup, installation, and design.
• Basic knowledge of live audio and video production.
• Professional demeanor, comfort in high-pressure situations, adaptable, solutions-oriented problem solver.
• Experience in and working knowledge of theatrical events and terminology, especially in dance, opera, and orchestra.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with proven ability to effectively prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently and supervise student employees as needed.
• Working knowledge of computers including MS Office applications.
• Ability to work long hours, nontraditional shifts, evenings, and weekends due to performance schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in live event production with a focus on lighting and stage management.
• Experience in live classical and modern music productions and knowledge of concert etiquette.

Pay

Starting hourly range: $17.65 - $31.05 (targeted annual salary: $46,500, commensurate with experience).

Schedule

37.5 hours per week, non-exempt. Work hours include evenings and weekends due to performance schedule.