DEPARTMENT: Electrics
POSITION: Associate Lighting Supervisor
REPORTS TO: Lighting Supervisor
WORK SCHEDULE: Varies. Some evenings and weekends required
CLASSIFICATION: Annual full-time, exempt; benefits eligible after 90 days’
COMPENSATION: $72,290.00 annually
POSITION SUMMARY
Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep) has grown from a storefront stage to an international leader in innovative theatre. Known for its ambition, relevance, and excellence, as well as its adventurous audience, the nonprofit has provided a welcoming home for emerging and established artists since 1968. Over 6 million people have enjoyed more than 500 shows at Berkeley Rep, including 85 world premieres. Berkeley Rep shows have gone on to win 8 Tony Awards, 9 Obie Awards, 11 Drama Desk Awards, 1 Grammy Award, 1 Pulitzer Prize, and many other honors. In recognition of its place on the national stage, Berkeley Rep received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre in 1997. Through its annual seven-play season, together with up to four special event presentations, Berkeley Rep invites audiences to enjoy an eclectic range of theatrical experiences featuring diverse artistic voices, themes, and perspectives.
Berkeley Rep seeks an Associate Lighting Supervisor to join our team. Under the direction of the Lighting Supervisor, the Associate Lighting Supervisor serves as a key member of Berkeley Rep’s electrics department. The Associate Lighting Supervisor assists the Lighting Supervisor in the oversight of the electrics department. They are responsible for assisting in the execution of theatrical electrics projects from conception to completion. They work in close collaboration with visiting lighting designers and directors for each production and collaborate with the other production departments to ensure that the company’s best work is being put forth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Lighting Supervisor in the implementation and oversight of theatrical electrics for all Berkeley Rep productions and events. May include prioritizing department tasks lists, organizing resources, leading department meetings, scheduling crews and Berkeley Rep equipment, collecting, submitting and tracking payroll for all electrics department employees, and attending weekly production and department head meetings, close communication with visiting designers, creating a plan of action for rentals, installing set electrics, lighting hang, focus, technical rehearsals, performances and strike and returns from the prelim light plots to final plots.
- With the Lighting Supervisor, collaborate closely with all production staff including but not limited to scene shop, paint shop, prop shop, costume shop, sound and video, stage and production management in all areas of rehearsals, load-ins and outs, technical rehearsals, and performances. Coordinate logistics and plans across productions and venues.
- When required, work closely with co-production partners to ensure success in transferring productions from Berkeley Rep to receiving companies.
- Provide the day-to-day work direction of the Electrics Fellow as needed. Assist the Lighting Supervisor with oversight of the electric’s budgets for each production, including but not limited to projecting, tracking, recording expenditures, and reconciling transactions with the production management and finance departments.
- Cultivate excellent relationships with industry vendors and lighting designers.
- Instill and nurture an inclusive, safe, efficient, and effective working environment in the electrics department.
- Maintain industry standards, electrical codes, weight, and limitations of performance spaces.
- Assist the Lighting Supervisor in the oversight of the organization and maintenance of all shop workspaces and storage spaces to ensure all areas are kept clean and uncluttered. Ensure that the electrics shop is adequately supplied.
- Assist the Lighting Supervisor in keeping track of life span and replacement timelines, particularly for all large Berkeley Rep equipment, alerting the Lighting Supervisor in a timely fashion when the equipment is malfunctioning or failing.
- Provide support and coordination for Berkeley Rep projects and events that require theatrical electrics, such as special events, galas, photo calls, backstage tours, and publicity appearances as assigned.
- Provide support and coordination for rentals on Berkeley Rep’s campus, as assigned.
- Participate in institutional campus projects that require theatrical or architectural electrics input.
- Assist the Lighting Supervisor in maintaining all show files and documentation, ensuring the records of all productions are archived and easily accessible.
- On events, presentations, and productions, execute lighting design work and programming as necessary.
- Initiate onboarding and training of electrics employees including the Lighting/Electrics Fellow and Overhire Electricians.
- Provide and accurately document new hire safety trainings.
- Actively participate in workshops and training as requested, including harassment prevention, bystander intervention, and other initiatives related to antiracism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications and skills
- At least two years’ experience in a theatrical electrics department at a comparable theater or venue.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and management of electrics departments.
- Proficiency with theatrical lighting equipment and hardware, including maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and programming.
- Knowledge of current theatrical lighting equipment standards including maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting, current wireless technologies, and current digital consoles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in computer drafting using Vectorworks.
- Proficiency of Industry Standard Paperwork Lightwright v6.
- Knowledge and troubleshooting abilities for Ethernet and DMX Protocols.
- Knowledge of theatrical rigging. ETCP certification is preferred.
- Driver’s License preferred.
- Ability to work irregular hours, evening hours, long hours, and weekends as required.
Preferred candidate will have the ability to:
- Be an excellent collaborator in the process of creating new work and new productions.
- Interact with a diverse group of constituents including visiting directors, designers, artists, administrative staff, technical crews, and students.
- Have a good sense of humor and a positive attitude.
- Organize and communicate information clearly, both verbally and in writing. Strong communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence and cultural competency.
- Demonstrate a commitment to antiracism equity, diversity, access, and inclusion.
- Work in a detail-oriented manner and be resourceful and flexible.
- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Successfully address and resolve contradictory interests and values of multiple parties.
- Mentor upcoming electrics technicians.
- Effectively and creatively problem-solve.
- Carry out physically demanding activities. To reach above head, climb, lift and maneuver 50 pounds frequently.
- Work comfortably at heights such as on catwalks, ladders, and lifts.
- Face demanding situations with tenacity, diplomacy, and sensitivity under pressure.
- Stay on the forefront of new industry technology, consistently upgrading technical skills and knowledge base.
- Work independently and as part of team.
Application Procedure
Berkeley Rep is an equal opportunity employer and offers a full range of employee benefits including 85% employer-paid health and dental insurance, optional vision, FSA, and 403(b) plans, professional development support, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Position available immediately. Online submissions only. Please include a cover letter and résumé when you submit your application. Persons from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. Berkeley Rep will contact candidates of interest. Please, no calls or faxes. Only complete submissions will be considered.
