Theatre Production Electrician

at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Production Electrician at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) works closely with the Lighting Designer(s) and Technical Director in the School of Theatre Arts (SoTA) to coordinate, supervise, and train students on the execution of designs and safe operation of lighting systems equipment. This person should have experience in lighting network protocols and the safe distribution of electricity.  This is a full time, 10 month/year (August-May) on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.

Responsibilities:

• Execute designs for theatrical lighting; meet with the lighting designer to review completed light plot, equipment availability, and budget; determine placement of instruments and necessary support structures; establish a light circuiting plan for safe power and data distribution; collaborate on production needs by attending meetings as scheduled, planning load-ins and strikes, supporting lighting designer with focus work, answering questions and  address concerns
• Maintain and repair inventory of stage lighting on campus, prioritizing Mirza Theatre, Melba Laboratory Theatre, Westbrook Auditorium, and other venues as directed; ensure orderly storage, upkeep, and readiness of equipment for performance; renew licensed software; routinely assess infrastructure and supplies; make strategic recommendations for investment in technological upgrades as warranted
• Coordinate, supervise and train students in crew appointments and school-appointed work study; engage with students across the program, overseeing their work and cross-disciplinary learning; assist faculty, guest artists, production management, and staff with communications and scheduling; lead work sessions as needed to make required adjustments to light plot; ensure all crew, student workers, and production stakeholders are aware of safety guidelines, dressed appropriately, and wearing required personal protective equipment
• Consult and support on electronics for ancillary priorities and university partnerships, as assigned; arrange for timely return of borrowed or rented equipment; periodic research and outreach for contracted projection or sound needs; assist with classroom resources or reinforcement of instruction; serve as point of contact for lighting and electronics in Westbrook Auditorium