Freelance Lighting Tech

Location: New York

Freelance Lighting Technician – Private School Performance Event

* HIRING ASAP*

Pay: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour

Looking to hire an experienced lighting technician to work the ETC light board at a high-end school play in Manhattan. Minerva will handle the audio, and the freelance lighting technician will run the ETC light board.

Important Note: Minerva's experienced techs, who are very familiar with the space and systems, will be there with the lighting technician during the tech dates to get rolling smoothly and as they get acclimated to the director and the cadence of the show.

Technician must be available for the following below dates and times:
PRESET DAYS (NOT ALL FULL DAYS, A FEW HOURS HERE AND THERE, WITH A 7-8 HOUR DAY ON 14)
November 11, 12, 13, 14.
TECH DAYS
November 16th & 17th
DRESS REHEARSALS
November 18th
November 19th
(OFF FOR THANKSGIVING WEEK)
November 30th
December 1st
SHOWS
December 2nd & 3rd evening shows for families
December 4th morning all school show

Requirements:

• Clean, sharp professional demeanor; articulate, calm communication with school directors, facilities engineers, and other production staff.
• 4+ years running live events, theatrical productions, or high-end events in venues.
• Able to read a lighting plot, instrument schedule, and patch sheet. Fluency with ETC boards.
• Safe ladder/lift operations. OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 preferred.
• Working tools.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and handling active multi-hour calls.