LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR / ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN - ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN/LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR– ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER



Position Summary:

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is seeking an experienced electrician/light board operator for its upcoming 2023 Domestic and International tours. Prior experience in a similar position is required. The candidate should possess strong communication, time management skills and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate a self-starter, dynamic and dedicated work ethic and must be willing and able to carry out duties as needed and required to ensure a safe and positive environment for the dancers and crew. Must have the ability to adapt to a wide range of venue types and technical capabilities and ensure the highest quality lighting possible with the resources available. Must demonstrate a history of successful team-work in a small work group environment where mutual support, flexibility and trust are key factors of a productive and friendly work environment. This is a part-time position, as the production schedule requires. Alvin Ailey is a yellow card touring company.







Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:



• Coordinate the tour lighting packages for all performances based on lighting plots, paperwork and directive from company’s Head Electrician and Lighting Directors





• Programming and Show operation of lighting consoles with the addition of house lights controls when necessary





• Develop and supervise truck pack of Company’s lighting trucks



Assist with the coordination and management of lighting equipment based on programming needs of each

venue



• Assist and coordinate hang and focus of light plot with local crew, physically focusing lights as needed



• Supervise over-hire prep electricians and all local lighting crews



• Assist with development and revision of drawings and other paperwork of all production related items (e.g. lighting plots, line schedule, ground plans, elevations, sections, color change books, truck packs, channel/dimmer hookups, instrument schedules, rental shop orders) as needed



• Manage lighting tour equipment and data with Lightwright software



• Manage owned and rental equipment maintenance and minimize loss



• Manage budgets, under direction of AAADT Lighting Directors, as needed



• Develop and maintain important relationships with associated vendors and venues



• Develop and maintain high level of quality and aesthetic of repertory lighting designs





Required skills and experience:



• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of four years of live theater, touring dance, concerts, and/or production experience

• Functional competencies in use and operation of production lighting equipment

• Computer skills highly recommended: Mac OS X, Windows OS, MS Office, Apple, Mail, Dropbox, Vectorworks, Lightwright, ETC offline and console programming software, moving light programming knowledge, strong lighting networking knowledge

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work graciously in a fast paced environment

• Ability to work with diplomacy and tact

• Experience working with the stagehands in union and non union environments

• Ability to communicate in non-English speaking environments, foreign languages highly recommended

• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs

• Valid Passport and Drivers License

• Entertainment Technology Certification Program (ETCP) is highly recommended



To apply for this position, contact Joe Gaito – Technical Director jgaito@alvinailey.org

Please include the following:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in this position at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

• Resume

• Contact information for two references


Salary: 1400