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Sight & Sound Ministries, Inc.

Lighting Technician

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What they do

A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

$62,290 / year median in Pennsylvania

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day. The Lighting Technician provides technical support to Lighting Operations and Lighting Design for changeover, rehearsal, show-run, and all other special events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively promote and exemplify an environment that upholds our Core Values and Culture. Function as a Deck Electrician and/or Follow Spot Operator during productions: job duties may include pushing/pulling/plugging sets, towers and rovers, operating follow spots, RoboSpots, and other technical elements, as needed. Execute scene shifts and show cues safely and with excellence. Maintain functionality, safety and integrity of productions, equipment and work environments, as well as technically supporting all dimmer checks, notes shifts, and focus/programming shifts. Occasionally operate heavy machinery such as boom lifts or driving set pieces. Read lighting plots and paperwork to strike, install, and focus the lighting rig and set pieces accordingly.
Prerequisites:
Teachable, Adaptable, Authentic, Self-Motivated, Humble, Collaborative, Positive, and Competent Proactively engaged in growing, developing, serving, and being a part of a team. Ability to work and communicate well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Good verbal and written communication. Ability to learn quickly and retain information well. Ability to work safely, comfortably, and calmly from precarious heights. The physical demands of this position are active in nature. You will be on your feet most of the day, walking and running regularly, consistently communicating with team members on a headset, and physically pushing and pulling set pieces throughout the day. This position is expected to lift/exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, seldom up to 100 lbs., and working with a team to move set pieces weighing up to 18,500 lbs. The full physical requirements of this job are available upon request. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Experience Preferred 2 year(s): Theatrical Lighting Experience Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Theatre or related field Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.