Lighting DesignerCenter for Performing Arts Governors State University |
Description:Governors State University's Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Lighting Designer for its upcoming spring dance production of All That Jazz.General Show Information - All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago's south suburbs. - Performance dates: March 5 + 7, 2026, at the Center for Performing Arts at GovState - More about the show: https://www.govst.edu/TAPSAllThatJazz/ Lighting Designer Responsibilities - Design the lighting for the TAPS production of All That Jazz - Create and implement a lighting plot with in-house lighting equipment per the design - Collaboratively work with the production team - Keep impeccable financial paperwork and receipts - Coordinate a focusing and cueing schedules with production staff - Adhere to the production deadlines - Program the board and troubleshoot during the production - Work professionally with student crew members - Prepare and update lighting paperwork - Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Duties in collaboration with the Production Manager - Share documentation for archival records - Submit production financial records and receipts Qualifications - Proven Lighting Design experience - Local to the Chicagoland area - Ability to travel to the Governors State campus - Ability to attend all production meetings, design meetings, load-in, and tech. - Able to carry out all duties in a timely manner, with a positive attitude - Ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner - Good time management and budgetary skills The salary for this position is $1,100. If interested, send a resume, cover letter, and two references to the Production Manager, Staci Corum * For more information about GSU's TAPS program, visit: https://www.govst.edu/taps/ or https://www.facebook.com/TAPSGSU
Application Deadline:
Feb. 28, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Illinois, University Park |