Heritage Center Lighting & Production Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Heritage Center Lighting & Production Technician provides support for theatre, dance, and music programs, as well as additional events for internal and external clients. This position focuses primarily on lighting—serving as the master electrician, ETC EOS programmer, and lighting technician—while also assisting with general production, rigging, A/V needs, and event operations. Ideal candidates will have experience with industry-standard theatrical lighting practices;

operating lighting equipment over sACN, Art-Net, DMX, and DMX-over-Ethernet; event load‑in, operation, and strike; basic safe rigging; and fundamental A/V and PA system use. A strong understanding of lighting design principles is essential.

This is a part‑time, 12‑month, .8‑FTE position, with a variable schedule aligned to event and operational needs. Workload fluctuates throughout the year, with lighter periods and extended breaks between terms.

• Dual reports to the Heritage Technical Director and Associate Director of Hospitality.
• Assists with supervising the student staff in the Heritage Center.

• Implement basic lighting designs and support the upkeep and development of repertory plots. Create magic sheets for all spaces.
• Maintain and update all lighting documentation, including DMX addressing, digital files, and technical archives. Track inventory of lighting equipment.
• Diagnose and repair lighting equipment, fixtures, and cabling.
• Perform regular maintenance, including dimmer checks, relamping, and annual bench focuses of incandescent fixtures. Follow OSHA, USITT, and ESTA safety standards and ensure compliance with fire, accessibility, and performance venue codes.
• Clean, document, and maintain all fixtures to support fire and electrical safety protocols under the direction of the Technical Director.
• Assist with the upkeep and troubleshooting of lighting networks across Heritage Center venues.
• Support the Technical Director in hiring and managing a qualified pool of student employees.

• Set up events in Strosacker Theatre and Presbyterian Hall as assigned by the Technical Director or the production calendar, and supervise student staff during setups.
• Support various internal and external campus events by assisting with load‑in, rehearsals, performances, and strike.

• When assigned a lighting design: review the script or project and create a design that supports the production’s concept, collaborating with theatre, dance, or music faculty as needed.
• Lead the hang and focus for each production’s lighting rig in Strosacker Theatre.
• Research design concepts for each production and communicate them to the design team through renderings, sketches, or other visual media.
• Create cue documentation and program the lighting console for each show.
• Prepare purchase lists for lighting design needs.
• Attend all production meetings and all cue‑to‑cue, dry techs, and wet techs as the lighting designer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in theatre, technical production, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and four years of professional experience.
• Experience with theatrical lighting and board programming (ETC EOS preferred).
• Ability to read, interpret, and create scale drawings and lighting plots.
• Proficient knowledge of theatrical lighting systems.

• Experience working with underrepresented, first‑generation, Pell‑eligible, and diverse populations.
• Experience supervising student technicians in a theatre or event environment.

• Ability to work at height on ladders and lifts.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lb.

For full consideration, qualified candidates must complete the following steps:

• Submit the Alma College application.
• Email a letter of interest and resume to careers.

Applications will be accepted through January 9, 2026.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College:
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