Description:

The Lighting Supervisor oversees the theatrical lighting equipment for the Shepherd School of Music, including all performance venues, rehearsal rooms, and public patron areas in the Brockman Hall for Opera and Alice Pratt Brown Hall. They will supervise the lighting implementation and operations for all opera productions, opera scenes programs, and other Opera Department events, as well as implement lighting equipment and provide support for concerts and special events at the Shepherd School as assigned. This position works closely with all staff members of the Facilities and Production departments, as well as Opera Department staff, and reports to the Director of Production for Opera.

The ideal candidate for the Lighting Supervisor position is a technically skilled and artistically intuitive professional who thrives in both independent and collaborative environments. They bring a deep understanding of theatrical lighting systems and a strong working knowledge of current lighting technology, including networked systems, digital consoles, and a range of fixtures. With experience in both maintaining and operating lighting equipment, they are able to troubleshoot and solve problems proactively+mdash;often working autonomously to prepare the space ahead of rehearsals and productions.