Master Electrician - Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre, a Tony Award-winning theatre in the Washington DC metro, seeks an experienced Master Electrician. Signature produces an average of eight mainstage productions each season in the 275 seat MAX Theatre and the 112 seat ARK Theatre. We also produce a series of cabarets, a student production through our education department, and facilitate a series of readings and workshops of new works.



Responsibilities

The Master Electrician oversees all aspects of planning and executing lighting for company productions, manages lighting staff and overhire electricians, works with the production manager to develop season budgets and track lighting expenses, and coordinates with other departments on crossover production elements.



Qualifications and Capabilities

Qualified applicants will possess a broad background in power distribution, serial and packet based DMX networking, fixture maintenance, analog circuits, and ETC dimming and control systems; a proven track record as a manager, with experience coordinating overhire staffing; excellent problem solving and communication skills; and be a strong collaborator. Experience with overhead rigging and Vectorworks software preferred. Full time, annual exempt position with benefit package; EOE.



How to Apply

To apply, email cover letter and resume to Jim Gross, Production Manager at jobs@sigtheatre.org. Please use the subject line: “Signature Master Electrician Position”. No mail or phone submissions, please.