Light Board Operator/Programmer – Basic Crew - Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a Light Board Operator/Programmer for a seasonal position at NY City Center Stage One. For over forty years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights. MTC produces eight plays annually in Broadway's restored Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.



This person will be responsible for programming and running two productions in Stage One per season, and providing technical support for these productions as well as events in the MTC spaces. NYCC Stage One is a 300 seat venue.



Responsibilities:

 Serving as the lead electrician assisting the Lighting and Sound Supervisor in the supervision of the load in and strike crews for each production.

 Duties shall include but not be limited to reading light plots, hanging lights, focusing, programming the light board, running the shows, show maintenance, general maintenance, and keeping equipment inventories.

 A strong background in programming ETC boards is highly preferred; primary light board is an ETC ION.

 Moving lights, LED elements, tracking, and presets are used often.

 Additional support for the production in all fields of technical theater.



Requirements:

 2-3 years’ experience Light Board Operator/Programmer.

 Knowledge of current Lighting equipment and Lighting practices.

 Ability to Program Lights for ETC Ion.

 Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills.

 Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Lightwright.

 Ability to work in a detailed and organized manner, resourceful and flexible.

 Basic carpentry, props, sound, and video knowledge a plus.

 Must be able to climb and work from ladders and lift and carry 40 lbs.



The ideal candidate is good at problem solving and able to approach problems from many angles. Creativity and willingness to work as a team member required.

This position at Manhattan Theatre Club’s City Center Stage I theatre is under the jurisdiction of the collective bargaining agreement between MTC and IATSE Local One for Stage I. Pay and benefits are prescribed by this union agreement currently at $ 31.28 per hour.



This is an excellent opportunity to join the highly skilled run crew of one of New York’s most prestigious producing organizations. This is a full time seasonal position with varied hours. Evening, early morning, late night, and weekend hours are required.



To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to HR Director, via email to: crew_search@mtc-nyc.org with the subject “Basic Crew Stage One - Lighting” (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).



Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We are proud to be a preeminent theatre in one of the most diverse cities in America and strive to represent that both on and off-stage. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, ability and perspectives are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $ 31.28 per hour.