Lighting Technician; L2

Description

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is a premier tourism operation and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TRMF welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests each year through a diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions. We are committed to connecting people to Medora through positive, life-changing experiences.

The Lighting Technician works closely with the other technicians and oversees the lighting for our entertainment properties. Works with the RWS Global production company on lighting for the Medora Musical.

• Assist the RWS Master Electrician at performances of the Medora Musical.
• Assist the RWS Electrics Department with installment and focus on all lighting equipment.
• Perform all pre-show and post-show duties assigned by the Master Electrician & Deck Manager.
• Supervise all spotlight operators at the Medora Musical nightly & inform Deck Manger of personnel issues.
• Maintain cleanliness of Burning Hills Amphitheatre Spot booth & lighting storage room.
• Assist with trouble shooting & maintenance of Burning Hills Amphitheater lighting system.
• Function as the in-house lighting technician for concerts at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre. (BHA)
• Act as consultant for lighting trouble shooting, set up and maintenance at the in – town venues including Old Town Hall Theater & Town Square Patio.
• Work as general technician at town venues as assigned by the Theaters Manager.
• Be familiar with BHA safety procedures and protocols.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Oversee spotlight operators at the Medora Musical.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable, on time, and ready for every shift.
• Provide outstanding guest service.

• Must give exceptional service.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and create solutions if needed.
• High School diploma required, associate or bachelor's degree in a field related to lighting technologies preferred.
• 1 year of experience in lighting management role.
• Advanced knowledge of lighting equipment.
• Must be fluent in English, bilingual a plus.

This position requires the employee to work outside in all weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to hear and focus on sound in areas with lots of commotion.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must remain alert to performances occurring and make necessary changes as problems arise which could require quick action.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift to 35 lbs.
  
  at times.

It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• TRMF is in the heart of the Badlands:
  Medora, North Dakota.
• It is situated near the border separating North Dakota and Montana, along Interstate 94. Medora is the basecamp to Theodore Roosevelt National Park: 110 square miles of rugged beauty. You are never more than a few minutes away from a night under the stars or a bike ride along the thrilling Maah Daah Hey Trail. In Medora, beauty and adventure abound.
• Our central hub of operations, the Life Skills Center, is a state-of-the-art campus, purpose-built for the glory of work and the joy of living. It features a dining room, a fitness center, as well as spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and socializing—all designed with our employees in mind.