Lighting Designer

Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Lighting Designer for its upcoming spring dance production of All That Jazz. General Show Information • All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago’s south suburbs. • Performance dates: March 5 & 7, 2026, at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University • More about the show: https://www.govst.edu/TAPSVeraStark/ Lighting Designer Responsibilities • Design the lighting for TAPS’s production of All That Jazz • Create and implement a lighting plot with in-house lighting equipment per the design • Collaboratively work with the production team • Keep impeccable financial paperwork and receipts • Coordinate a focusing and cueing schedules with production staff • Adhere to the production deadlines • Program the board and troubleshoot during the production • Work professionally with student crew members • Prepare and update lighting paperwork • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Duties in collaboration with the Production Manager • Share documentation for archival records • Submit production financial records and receipts Qualifications • Proven Lighting Design experience • Local to the Chicagoland area • Ability to travel to the Governors State campus • Ability to attend all production meetings, design meetings, load-in, and tech. • Able to carry out all duties in a timely manner, with a positive attitude • Ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner • Good time management and budgetary skills The salary for this position is $1,100. If interested, send a resume, cover letter, and two references to the Production Manager, Staci Corum, at scorum@govst.edu * For more information about GovState’s TAPS program, visit: https://www.govst.edu/taps/ or https://www.facebook.com/TAPSGSU