Temporary Overhire Electrician

Position/Role Overview

The College of Performing Arts at The New School is seeking to add highly qualified Overhire Electricians to join its Lighting department. Reporting to the Master Electrician, the Overhire Electrician is directly responsible for the installation of lighting equipment and systems under the direction of the Master Electrician in venues controlled by the College of Performing Arts, assigned university space, and outside venues as needed. This includes but is not limited to Drama productions, Operas, Concerts, experimental productions, external performance partnerships, and musicals. The Overhire Electrician is an integral and vital collaborator who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly team-oriented environment.

Core Capabilities, Primary Duties, And Responsibilities

• Implement the lighting designs for CoPA productions under the Direction of the Master Electrician or their designee
• Perform repair and maintenance of lighting equipment and systems in CoPA venues as assigned by the Master Electrician
• Perform lighting hang, focus & strikes for CoPA Productions under the direction of the Master Electrician
• Work in compliance and under permits for all Fire, Health, and Safety matters for CoPA venues and productions in coordination with University partners as it relates to lighting or effects
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an entertainment electrician is required
• Exceptional ability to navigate challenging situations diplomatically
• Interpersonal skills that allow the individual to function in a variety of settings among widely different groups of people
• The ability to work productively, graciously, and with an appropriate sense of humor under strict time constraints
• Understanding of the principles of entertainment lighting, lighting technology, low voltage LEDs, and electrical theory
• Ability to read and execute light plots
• Flexibility, and a “team player” sensibility
• Knowledge of safety procedures for theatrical lighting, rigging, and safety when working at heights

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Design and Technology
• Experience in an educational or teaching environment
• Experience working with ETC, EOS, and Paradigm control systems
• Experience working with multi-parameter lighting equipment