Assistant Master Electrician

Assistant Master Electrician

Syracuse Stage, the professional theatre in residence at Syracuse University, is accepting applications for an Assistant Master Electrician.

The production department and shops support both the professional productions of Syracuse Stage and those of the Syracuse University Department of Drama. Employees work with professionals and undergraduates in all areas.

Syracuse Stage is committed to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work, on and offstage, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Syracuse Stage acknowledges, with respect, the Onondaga Nation, firekeepers of the Haudenosaunee, the Indigenous people on whose ancestral lands Stage now stands. https://www.onondaganation.org.

Candidates from underrepresented groups and those who share these values and have demonstrable experience advocating for anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employee will be subject to all COVID-19 protocols set forth by government, Syracuse University, and partner unions, including but not limited to, documentation of vaccination or documentation of medical/sincerely held religious exemption from vaccination.

To Apply:
Please use the URL below to complete our online submission form
(URL: https://forms.gle/2nprScUEpgRcwjxQA)

If you have any difficulty with submitting via the google form, please email materials to HR@SyracuseStage.org

We ask for materials in written form, but we invite applicants to share using whatever format best supports their skill set, be it written, audio, or video. Alternatives to a digital portfolio can be a link to a website, a social media account that predominantly contains relevant work, or a shared platform (such as a google folder).

All applications will be reviewed, and some will be selected to submit additional information. Leading candidates will be interviewed.

Please include a resume and 3 professional references.

Job/shop description

The Assistant Master Electrician is part of a 4-person staff, reporting to the Lighting and Projections Supervisor, who load in, hang, focus and strike shows in two or more spaces. They control all lighting and projection related budgets, and repair & maintain all lighting equipment in the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Theatre complex. The electrics shop is located on site.
The description of the position in this document is representative and not exhaustive. Regular collaboration between shops in the production department and the wider organization is expected. Duties and responsibilities may shift with organizational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the execution of the lighting and projection designs for Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University Drama Department productions.
• Assist in training and supervision of all LX staff, student assistants, and student crews to ensure safety and quality of workmanship.
• Assist in the maintenance of all lighting and projection equipment, storage areas, and electrics work areas in the Syracuse Stage/Drama Complex Theatre.
• Assist crews for Syracuse University Drama Department productions in repairing equipment prior to performance.
• Serve as electrics run crew (including maintenance) for all Syracuse Stage productions.
• Assist in insuring a clean and safe work environment.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:
• Calendar driven
• Self-starter
• Organized
• Positive attitude
• Good leader with staff and students

Ideal Candidate Skills:
• Supervisory experience with employees of varying skill levels
• Experience in hang, circuiting, and focus of lighting and projections equipment for theatrical productions
• Experience/Knowledge of console programming (ETC consoles preferred)
• General lighting equipment maintenance

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
• Work at heights, on ladders and lifts
• Nights/weekend work is to be expected
• Use proper safety equipment and methods for the job
• Lift 75 pounds

Position Dates & Salary Information:
• Full-time position; Weekly salary of $734.40
• Weekend and overtime often required; non-exempt status
• Generous benefits package, including health insurance
• Typical schedule is: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM; Show/Rehearsal calls as scheduled

The targeted start date is September 15, 2023