On Call Head Lighting

Madison Elementary School District Madison Center For the Arts
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Madison Elementary School District Madison Center For the Arts
- Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5291244

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 17, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: On Call Head Lighting

Length of Work Year: On Call/Substitute

Salary Information: $30.00/hour

Department: Madison Center for the Arts

Supervision: Supervised by Technical Director

Reports To: Stage Manager, Technical Director and Lighting Designer

This position is an on-call, activated on a show-by-show basis.

Overview: Oversee the lighting and power needs for the event or show, ensuring smooth operations. Responsible for managing electric systems and structures for crew and production.

• 1-2 years experience as an event electrician.
• Proficient with EOS Family console programming (Element, ION, GIO, Apex)
• Experience with operating and maintaining LED lighting instruments.
• Experience with tying in high-amperage power via camlock or bare wire.
• Proficient with electronics and circuitry, such as Ohm’s Law.
• Scissor lift certification/experience preferred, comfortable working at height.
• Ability to work closely with people in a professional and positive manner.
• Ability to work closely and creatively with design teams, directors, and other members of the staff.
• Proficient with computers and standard office suite, ability to generate and maintain professional level paperwork and tracking for each production.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining productivity.
• Ability to remain levelheaded in high-stress environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and remain composed.
  
  Ability to work independently, with limited oversight, and meet deadlines.

• Coordinate with production staff, designers, and performers, oversee sound setup, operation, and strike for rehearsals and performances, ensure sound quality, and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Work effectively with other departments (audio, rigging, stage crew, etc.) Work with clients and quickly translate their designs to the stage.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry best practices.
• Serve as the primary audio contact for the event or show.
• Assist with event load-in, setup, operation, and load-out.
• Manage and maintain the venue's lighting and power systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently under time‑sensitive conditions.
• Supervise and mentor the lighting team.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Lead in facilitating all electrical needs for all rental events/productions, including the testing, maintenance and upkeep of all lighting instruments in The Madison.
• Review lighting plots to evaluate feasibility and implementation in The Madison.
• Lead in preparing and installing equipment based on plots and designer supplied specifications; including but not limited to tech table set‑up, i.e. tables, headsets, and video monitors, god mic, etc.
• Collaborate to produce show‑related lighting paperwork.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of design execution for a given production. Make archival copies of all paperwork and show files.
• Adhere to the proper shut‑down of all lighting, special effects, stage equipment and other electrical appliances, assuring that the theatre is left in a safe, secure, and appropriately lit manner and that equipment is locked in a secure place.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $30 to $30 Per Hour

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