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Assistant Head ElectricianVirginia Theatre Festival
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville |
Description:About This PositionVirginia Theatre Festival is seeking an Assistant Head Electrician for our Summer 2026 season to support the installation, run, and strike of our season's productions. VTF will produce a three-show summer season. This position reports to the Lighting Supervisor. Qualified candidates will possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and communication skills and the ability to organize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team situation. Every member of our company should always have a willingness to learn, as well as a commitment to a safe and equitable work environment. Pay Rate - $19.00/hour Contract Dates - June 8-July 26, 2026 Work Authorization Requirement - US work authorization is required. Work Schedule - Weekly schedules will vary between ~30-40+ hours/week, in response to workload and production needs. Employees are eligible for overtime pay with managerial approval for any hours worked over 40 per week. Day, weekend, and evening hours are required. Housing - We will provide housing to seasonal employees who are based out-of-town (with a home address 50 miles or greater from our theatre) or are a current UVA student. Housing will be located within walking distance of our theatres. Housing is not pet-friendly. Job Duties Assist the Lighting Supervisor in the execution of all lighting designs and day-to-day operations Maintain a safe, clean, and organized electrics working environment Assist with hang, circuiting, focus, maintenance, and strike of fixtures for all productions Assist with the installation of practicals, atmospheric, and special effects if required Help to maintain lighting inventory, including but not limited to intelligent LED fixtures and moving lights Program and operate EOS family lighting consoles for productions Work on special projects as assigned Required Experience + Skills Knowledge of conventional dimming and lighting fixtures maintenance and operation Ability to interpret lighting paperwork Knowledge of electricity, wiring, and soldering Understanding of rigging safety protocols for theatrical lighting systems Ability to work on ladders, in lifts, at heights of up to 30+ ft. and in a fly loft grid Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. Ability to climb and carry ladders, kneel, crouch, and work with hands in any direction Basic math skills Preferred Experience + Skills Knowledge of EOS family lighting consoles Knowledge of intelligent LED fixtures, moving fixtures, and scrollers Apply on our website: https://virginiatheatrefestival.org/jobs
Application Deadline:
Apr. 30, 2026
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Virginia, Charlottesville |
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