Lighting Shop Manager & Designer

The Shenandoah Conservatory is seeking applications for a highly qualified candidate to join our team as the Lighting Shop Manager& Designer. This is a full-time, benefited position located onour main campus in Winchester, VA.

Reporting to Shenandoah Conservatory’s Executive Director for Performances and Engagement, and in coordination with Theatre Division faculty, the Lighting Shop Manager & Designer supports the general operation and production needs of the Conservatory,with a specialized focus on the lighting design and production needs of the Theatre Division, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre(SSMT), as well as guest artist performances and other university events, as needed.

In addition to managing the lighting shop and inventory in the theatre facilities, this position serves as a lighting designer forselect performances; works in consultation with Executive Director and Theatre Division faculty, to assign designers, electricians,and light board operators to performances and events; mentorsstudent lighting designers; supervises and supports the lightingdesign team during technical rehearsals and performances as needed;trains and supervises work study students.

• Oversee and manage year-round lighting shop operations, which supports productions by the Conservatory’s academic departments and Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT), as well as specialuniversity events and guest artist performances
• Train, schedule and supervise work-study students and seasonalstaff
• Manage and mentor students completing lab hours for academiccredit in the lighting shop, ensuring that they receive necessary training and mentorship and that they complete required hours forcredit
• Establish and schedule lighting shop hours; maintain aconsistent presence in the shop to supervise students and ensure safe practices
• Manage and maintain lighting shop tools, equipment and organization; restock shop supplies on a regular basis; maintain and track shop budget in coordination with the lighting designfaculty
• Ensure a safe working environment in the lighting shop and inall Theatre Department instructional laboratory facilities and performance spaces

• Collaborate with faculty, guest artists, designers, and students to provide lighting and staffing support for productions and events held in theatre facilities during the academic year,including serving as Production Electrician or mentor on the following productions:
• Six theatre productions (three musicians, two plays and oneopera)
• One annual Holiday Gala
• One annual Conservatory Convocation
• Guest Artist productions as needed (one to two per academic year)
• Additional university events, including those hosted by Admissions, Advancement/President’s Office, and graduations andceremonies
• Serve as Production Electrician for three productions duringthe Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) summer season — working with designers to implement designs; hiring, training, and supervising seasonal lighting staff; overseeing safe and effective use of equipment and resources; troubleshooting issues as theyarise; and assisting/advising the production and creative team asneeded
• Serve as Production Electrician for three productions during the Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) summer season — working with designers to implement designs; hiring, training, and supervising seasonal lighting staff; overseeing safe and effective use of equipment and resources; troubleshooting issues as they arise; and assisting/advising the production and creative team as needed

• Serve as the Lighting Designer and/or act as a mentor for students in design or technical positions for up to two Theatre Department productions per academic year, providing the…