A key position at Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC), the lighting and A/V supervisor manages all the lighting, sound and video related elements for all company productions, rentals, and events. The lighting and A/V supervisor position should be held by an enthusiastic individual looking to become part of a small but mighty team. The lighting and A/V supervisor schedules and supervises training of all over-hires for installation and operational requirements. The lighting and A/V supervisor requests bids and purchases materials in consultation with the production manager, designers, and director. The lighting and A/V supervisor optimizes all electrics department workflow, ensures facilities and equipment are in excellent operating order, and guarantees that material resources are available on a timely basis. The Lighting and A/V Supervisor works closely with multiple designers and the production manager to make certain that designs are realized in a timely and cost-effective basis. Flexibility and positivity are key.

 

Over hire electricians, over hire audio engineers, over hire video engineers, deck crews as needed during rentals.

 

• In collaboration with lighting, sound, and video designers, as well as the production manager, the lighting and A/V super procures estimates, manages budgets, and tracks all expenditures for all electrics during builds and installations for all ETC productions and events.
• Can successfully read and communicate via vector drafting in 2 and 3D as supplied by various designers.
• Coordinates with designer and production manager any alterations to a design due to spacing, budgeting or other issues that may present themselves thru drafting, build, or installation process.
• Provides an updated budget to the production manager each week.
• Creates and maintains a rep plot for all electrics in The New Vic between all ETC productions.

Management and Scheduling:

• Coordinates with production management to assure that each production is installed on time and within budget.
• Collaborates closely with production manager and other department heads for safe, cost-efficient and timely construction, load-in, and strike of each production.
• Coordinates maintenance of theatrical equipment and some theater facility equipment as required.
• Ensures that all over-hire personnel are trained in the proper use and maintenance of all theatrical equipment, tools and mechanics necessary for daily use in The New Vic.
• Oversees the inventory lists for all electrics departments.
• Maintains all electrics show paperwork for each ETC production.

Safety and Cleanliness:

• Oversee, in conjunction with the technical director, that all rigging of lighting, sound, and projection equipment is safe for use.
• Maintains a clean and safe workspace for all personnel in The New Vic.
• Schedule, in coordination with the production manager, all maintenance in The New Vic.

Communication: