Lead Exhibitions Lighting Assistant

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The Lead Exhibitions Assistant proactively supports the installation and de-installation of seasonal exhibitions, and provides lighting support for events with a primary focus on the Garden’s holiday light show.

This includes leading volunteers and staff assigned to support the installation and de-installation of the light show. It also includes providing any logistical or personnel support needed during run of show.

This position requires a flexible schedule and the availability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions, on evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities
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• Support Director of Operations with conception, planning, installation, maintenance, and de-installation of lighting needs for Garden special events focusing on annual holiday light show.
• Installs various lighting and A/V components, displays, form placement, and electrical testing. Removal and storage of same following special events.
• Maintain organization of lighting storage areas and equipment. Keeps lighting equipment in good and safe working condition.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of lighting equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical infrastructure and hardware and conducts necessary repairs.
• Assists with coordination and installation of decorative items, including hallway garlands, large wreaths, and other interior and exterior display elements.
• Assist with supervising, leading, and coordinating staff and volunteers supporting fabrication, installation, and de-installation of light show.
• Ensures all materials are inventoried, organized, and properly stored or disposed of as required
• Rigs and operates necessary lighting equipment
• Participate in Production meetings
• Handles load-in and load-out procedures
• Ensures compliance with safety protocols and electrical codes
• Assists in training and supervising junior technicians, volunteers and other employees during installation of lighting equipment
• Provides a wide variety of tasks needed to support run of show of annual light show including: troubleshooting electrical infrastructure, conducts necessary repairs and provide support for operational and custodial needs during setup and run of show

Skills and Abilities:

• Prior knowledge of and experience with elementary electrical functions and rigging safety and practices
• Experience working with and/or installing technical lighting equipment and projection systems
• Knowledge of color theory and lighting design principles
• Stamina necessary to complete physically active work outdoors on a regular basis
• Technical proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and experience with design/production software is preferred.
• Able to work safely from an elevated level on ladders, roofs and in trees
• Ability to productively switch between multiple tasks/types of work within a single day
• Good interpersonal, and communications skills
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Solution-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Reliable mode of transportation
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
• Must be able to move throughout the 82-acre Garden property, as needed.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and humidity
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, and utilize repetitive motions for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs and stand for continuous periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be comfortable working in immediate proximity to the general public in a safe and friendly manner.

Note:

Duties described above, other duties, and physical demands have been identified as essential functions as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree or High school diploma; technical school training is preferred; a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure preferred.
• Familiarity with standard worksite safety practices.
• Experience…