Delacorte Seasonal Assistant Lighting Supervisor - The Public Theater

THE PUBLIC THEATER is theater of, by, and for all people. We are seeking a collaborative and creative technician to join our Lighting Department. The Public’s wide breadth of programming includes an annual season of new work in six venues including Free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The Public continues to create the canon of American theater and is currently represented on Broadway by Girl From The North Country. Our programs and productions can also be seen regionally across the country and around the world. The Lighting Department is committed to providing our designers, our co-workers, and each other the best possible environment in which to create this work.



The Public Theater seeks a Seasonal Assistant Lighting Supervisor to join a team of four full-time Assistant Lighting Supervisors responsible for coordinating and executing lighting plans for assigned projects. This position will specifically focus on supporting our operations surrounding Free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. The Lighting Department works to find innovative and creative ways of managing resources to turn our designers’ visions into reality. This position is a Seasonal posting starting March 30th, 2020 and continuing through September 6th, 2020.



The Public seeks to reflect the diversity of the city we serve. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.



Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate with the Lighting Supervisor, Production Electrician, designers, and other departments to advance lighting plots

• Supervise show Master Electrician teams to prep, hang, and focus lighting equipment

• Help to recruit and train freelance labor

• Maintain and inventory equipment

• Work to improve department processes and procedures

• Supervise overnight work calls (8pm-4am) during tech and previews

• Plan and lead the load-out of the Delacorte Theater at the close of the summer season

• Promote and enforce safe workmanship and working conditions

• Perform other duties as assigned



Qualifications:

• Experience in Master Electrician roles on large-scale productions

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Lightwright, and Vectorworks

• Understanding of basic lighting programming and show networking, especially ETC systems

• Knowledge of basic theater rigging and modern lighting equipment

• Strong supervisory skills, organization and attention to detail

• Adept communication and customer service competencies

• Ability to maintain calm demeanor under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines

• Overnight work calls are required during tech and previews



The Public is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.



This is an Exempt position, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.



Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@publictheater.org.