Lighting Director

Seasonal Full Time – Lighting Director (May – September) Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis MA

The Lighting Director is responsible for the design, setup, programming, and operation of all lighting elements at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. This role ensures high-quality, consistent lighting for a wide range of live performances while adapting to the unique challenges of an outdoor tent.

• Design and execute creative lighting plans tailored to a variety of concerts and performances.
• Program and operate lighting consoles, Avolites or RoadHog4 preferred, during live shows, ensuring seamless transitions and cues.
• Oversee installation, focusing, and maintenance of lighting equipment, including fixtures, trusses, cabling, and control systems.
• Collaborate with production managers, sound engineers, stage managers, and artists to meet technical and creative requirements.
• Adapt lighting designs to outdoor conditions such as weather, natural light changes, and a tented environment.
• Supervise and train lighting technicians and stagehands as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including proper rigging electrical practices, and emergency procedures.
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly during live events.
• Maintain inventory of lighting equipment and coordinate rentals or repairs when necessary.

• Proven experience as a Lighting Director or similar role in live event production.
• Experience or willingness to climb onto high lighting truss for work or repairs.
• Strong understanding of DMX networking, rigging, and power distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret lighting plots and technical drawings.
• Knowledge and experience managing basic theatrical electrical systems/tying in 3rd party power distribution systems preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in live environments.

• Must be available for ALL show dates in the Season, June - September.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, walking, twisting, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to work outside in varying temperatures, fast-paced and often loud environment.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Rate will be determined based on qualifications within the range of $27-35/hr