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Stage Lighting Technician (HR Title: Associate Master ElectricianTheater)
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Position Number: 5117348
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Business - Human Resources

Stage Lighting Technician (HR Title: Associate Master ElectricianTheater)

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Department:

The Production Unit, currently housed within of the Division of Theatre, supports all aspects of production for the performing arts at Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

This position will work in conjunction with the Stage Lighting Supervisor during production hangs/focuses and in the ongoing maintenance of the lighting inventory. The associate will provide support to graduate designers as they develop skills in advanced lighting technologies and prevailing practices used in the industry.

Essential Functions:

Assist Stage Lighting Supervisor with the hanging, cabling, and focus of all projection, conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures as designed and assist in trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.
With the Stage Lighting Supervisor, maintain all equipment in the lighting inventory. Help to generate and maintain up-to-date related paperwork.
Along with the Stage Lighting Supervisor, train and supervise undergraduates in safe and proper lighting hang, focus and trouble-shooting practices.
Maintain neat and tidy working and performance spaces.
Some evening and weekend hours will be required during tech/dress rehearsals and on performance weekends.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree is required. A degree in Theatre Lighting technology is preferred.

A minimum of two years of experience is required. Candidate must have experience working with stage lighting elements, including basic wiring, console programming, and DMX addressing. Certified training for use and repair of intelligent fixtures and consoles is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must be able to work with students of varied skill levels in a positive, supportive manner.

Candidate must possess programming skills for at least one of these lighting consoles: ETC EOS, GrandMA 2, HES Hog, or Vari*Lite NEO.

Candidate with a working knowledge of projection equipment, digital media software, and specialized protocol networking is a plus. Knowledge of Vectorworks and Lightwright is recommended.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Candidate must possess a valid driver's license.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Sit for long periods of time
Bend, squat, crawl, stand, climb, kneel
Reach above shoulders
Carry/lift over 50 lbs.
Handle objects (dexterity)
Work at heights up to 30 feet from the ground in a personnel lift and 55 feet in the grid
Work around moving machinery

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be give to submissions received by May 12, 2024.

This position is open until filled.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas

Job: Arts/Theaters

Organization: Meadows School of the Arts

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Staff

Employee Status: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-time

Job Level: Day Job

Travel: No

Job Posting: Mar 18, 2024, 6:37:16 PM

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