Head Electrician - Aspen Music Festival and School

Description

The Head Electrician works under the supervision of the AOTVA Production Manager of the Aspen Opera Theater & VocalARTS (AOTVA) program at the Aspen Music Festival & School (AMFS). The AOTVA program is under the co-artistic direction of Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers. The upcoming season will utilize the AMFS orchestras, the 2,050 seat Benedict Music Tent, and Historic Wheeler Opera House throughout an encompassing 8-week summer season. This season’s mainstage productions will be Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel and Mozart’s Marriage of Fiagro. This role services all lighting needs for AOTVA productions and works closely with lighting designers.



Responsibilities

Collaborate with lighting designers to implement their creative vision, ensuring all lighting cues are executed accurately during rehearsals and performances.

Manage the available inventory of lighting equipment in a highly organized manner, ensuring all necessary supplies are available for production.

Create practical lighting and effects based on each production’s specific needs.

Responsible for loading-in, operating, maintaining, and striking electrics.

Program and run weekly opera scenes master classes.

Enforce and adhere to all safety regulations and protocols related to electrical work.

Requirements

BA/BFA in Technical Theater with an emphasis in electrics or equivalent professional experience. A minimum of 3 years of electrics experience required.

The ideal candidate should have previous design ability with strength in creating stock lighting looks.

Experience using, programming, and troubleshooting moving lights, scrollers, and a variety of consoles is required.

Experience with video projection, or video walls preferred.

Candidates must have sensitivity to the needs of student performers and staff and a proven ability to work collaboratively with others.

Candidates also must be independently motivated, possess a sense of humor, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and climb stairs and ladders comfortably.

Additionally, candidates must have a valid driver’s license. Access to a vehicle is preferable for the duration of the summer. A DMV check will be conducted for the candidate hired.



Dates

July 1, 2024-August 21, 2024



Compensation

$17.00/hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $4.45/hour depending on location.) Overtime $25.50/hour

Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.



Application Procedure

Please complete the online application process and attach your cover letter and one-page resume with references where prompted. PDF format only. No phone calls please. https://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/about/employment/



Hiring Timeline

Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 12, 2024 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February 12, 2024. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.
Salary: $17.00/hour plus housing provided by AMFS