Lighting Supervisor; Chautauqua Theater​/Seasonal

Lighting Supervisor (Chautauqua Theater Company)/Seasonal Employment

Job Category :
Theater

Requisition Number : LIGHT
004597

• Posted :
  December 19, 2025
• Full-Time

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The Lighting Supervisor is responsible for the overall operations of the lighting department between Bratton Theater and the black box at the Roe Green Theater Center. Provides mentorship to junior staff and the lighting design fellow.

The Chautauqua Theater Company summer season will consist of fully produced productions, as well as several new play workshops/readings. To learn more about the season and the company, please visit theater.chq.org. We build our season around the Actor’s Equity Safety Guidelines in addition to following the guidelines of the CDC, IATSE, USA and SDC.

In-season compensation for this salaried position is $1,200/Week. Contracted work will be for up to 13 weeks, starting in June. Chautauqua Theater Company also provides up to $250 in travel reimbursement with receipts provided.

Pre-season:
Part-time work will be remote and begins in early January. Compensation for the pre-season work will be $30.00/Hour.

For details about local housing, go to the About Living on the Grounds section.

About Your Work Day

• In conjunction with the Production and Facilities Manager, supervise and schedule the electrics crew, including IATSE and non-union labor.
• Facilitate the planning and load-in of production lighting equipment at the top of season as well as for each production.
• Ensure the maintenance all production lighting equipment.
• Manage the lighting department budget; provides detailed expenditure information to the Production and Facilities Manager.
• Provide mentorship to lighting staff and the lighting design fellow.
• Order all equipment and supplies for the lighting department upon approval.
• Facilitate and supervise the removal of all lighting equipment.
• Attend all production meetings.

About the Referral Program

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90‑days from the first physical date of work.

In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6‑months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30‑days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

About Your Schedule

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:

A typical work week is 5-6 days, averaging 40 hours per week once on the grounds. Scheduled hours will include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

About Living on the Grounds

Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for select opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be of a cost to you. Candidates should assume there are no employer-provided or employer-assisted housing options available for this position unless it is otherwise stated.

This position offers employer-provided housing and parking. Housing includes a private bedroom and shared living space. Residency starts in early June and ends mid‑to‑late August.

About Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution is a not‑for‑profit global convener of dialogue on the most…