Lighting Designer (Performing Arts Technician III) - Green Music Center *Updated

Lighting Designer (Performing Arts Technician III) - Green Music Center

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Production, with additional lead work direction from show related stage manager, the Lighting Designer is primarily responsible for providing live lighting support including the setup/rigging of lights, wiring and focus of lights and programming/operating professional digital lighting consoles. These events include performances by world-class artists, touring companies, faculty/staff/and student performances, as well as rental events.

In addition, the incumbent serves as a stagehand and assists with stage changes both before and during the performance. The incumbent also provides backup support for live audio including wiring of the stage, patching audio, assisting with the rigging and wiring of both the indoor and outdoor PAs., along with live video support including setup and operating video equipment and streaming equipment.

Additional duties include amplified sound setup for live performances, rigging, professional audio & video recording, load-in, setup & strike, load-out, utilizing lighting, video and audio software and hardware for recording and postproduction.

Duties will take place at the Green Music Center however additional duties may be performed in various locations on the Sonoma State University campus, or at University events off campus, including working both indoors and outdoors to support and participate in university activities and events. As a non-exempt employee, any request for overtime will be specified and pre-approved by Appropriate Administrator.

The work schedule is variable and depends on the needs tied to support for performance and events at Sonoma State University. Overtime, weekend, and evening hours will be required and specified only by the supervisor to meet operational needs, often with support needed past midnight. The incumbent must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such levels as is determined by the Appropriate Administrator.

This position requires ten years of responsible and related experience providing live lighting, video and audio services for indoor and outdoor concerts, live entertainment events and activities such as performing arts organizations, theatre and dance companies, and music organizations or an equivalent combination of education and experience. In depth knowledge of lighting consoles required. Detailed knowledge and experience of live lighting, video, rigging of lighting hardware, stage wiring and patching, rigging projection screens, drapery, running and connecting power cables, and related equipment.

Knowledge of stage etiquette desired. Membership in professional Audio/Theatrical organizations desired.

The incumbent must successfully complete a pre-placement physical exam.

This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 19 ($6,606).The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $4,626 - $6,739 per month (step 1 - step 20).

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.