Temporary Production Electrician

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Lighting Supervisor with lighting hangs, focuses, and strikes.
• Cover technical rehearsals, including nights and weekends, coordinating with the Lighting Supervisor.
• Maintain and promptly disseminate lighting production notes.
• Repair and maintain lighting equipment or coordinate necessary repairs.
• Train and supervise BCB student workforce, ensuring safe and professional run-crew practices.
• Support supervision of overhire technicians during work calls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a theatrical electrician.
• Experience in multidisciplinary performing arts is a plus.
• Familiarity with electronics, Vectorworks, Lightwright, stage rigging, and ETC Eos Technology.
• Ability to work independently, stay calm under pressure, and take direction efficiently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Dropbox, or similar tools for communication and record-keeping.
• Experience supervising students or volunteers is highly desirable.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work primarily indoors in various backstage and production areas with low lighting.
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 24 feet and lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Frequent nights and weekends are required.
• Local travel may be necessary; a valid driver’s license is required.

Why Berklee?

At Berklee, you’ll join a culture that values creativity, innovation, and equity—not just in the arts but in how we work and support each other. We believe in work-life balance and professional growth, with a mission-driven approach that places students at the center of everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to transforming lives through the power of artistic innovation.

Hiring Range

Hourly Range: $26 to $31; hourly wage dependent on relevant experience and education.

Berklee Benefits

Please visit the Berklee Benefits page for a complete listing of the benefits.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions.