Lighting Specialist

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Lighting Specialist

Wexner Center for Arts | Tech Operations

Mission Statement
The Wexner Center for the Arts is The Ohio State University’s multidisciplinary laboratory for contemporary art and culture. Through exhibitions, performances, screenings, campus events, educational programs, artist residencies, publications, and external programming, the Wex serves as a vital forum where artists test ideas and where diverse audiences engage the art and issues of our time. In its programs, the Wex balances a commitment to experimentation and professionalism.

Our work affirms the university’s pursuit of civic participation, freedom of expression, and robust dialogue.

Position Overview

This role serves as a key member of the Production and Technical Services team and as the primary lighting and electrical distribution contact for the planning, implementation, and support of public events at the Wexner Center for the Arts, supporting both the technical execution and artistic realization of live events while maintaining the operational readiness of the Center’s lighting systems and associated infrastructure.

Serves as the primary lighting and electrical distribution contact for shows and events presented by the Wexner Center for the Arts and Mershon Stage, as well as by stakeholders utilizing the Center’s theatres, galleries, classrooms, and public spaces. This is an in-person role requiring on-site support for rehearsals, events, installations, and related preparation activities, including regular evening and weekend work based on performance and event schedules.

Prepares, installs, programs, supports, operates, and maintains lighting systems, electrical distribution equipment, and related technical infrastructure for performances, exhibitions, screenings, events, and special projects as assigned. Maintains specifications and operational readiness for in-house lighting and electrical distribution systems; consults on equipment purchases, upgrades, rentals, and expendables; and reads, interprets, and implements technical riders, lighting plots, electrical distribution requirements, and related production documentation.

Collaborates actively with artists, designers, production staff, visiting companies, and institutional partners to support the artistic process—contributing insight, adaptability, safety, and technical expertise to enhance presentations and deliver the highest-quality experience for audiences and guests. This work may include supporting or creating lighting looks for live music performances, club-style events, and other contemporary performance environments. Creates and modifies CAD drawings, Light wright documentation, adaptation paperwork, and related production materials;

assists visiting designers during technical rehearsals,…