Indoor Production Electrician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $28-$30/hour

Indoor Production Electrician

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

For 29 years, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas (Arts & Ideas) has inspired and delighted audiences with an annual program of over 200 performing arts and humanities events year-round, at least 85% of which are free.

Focused events in June range from world and nationally-renowned speakers sharing the stage with critical local voices for discussions on democracy, to jazz concerts, theatrical performances, dance; takeout mixology classes; bike and walking tours; and live, individual performances by local on-call artists on front lawns and sidewalks throughout the area.

Year-round programs include special town-hall events, a fellowship program for youth, planning and implementing mini-festivals in New Havens culturally-rich neighborhoods, participation in the NEA Big Read, and our annual Visionary Leadership Event.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and Lead lighting crew on lighting calls
• Assist PM in advancing lighting needs for all indoor programs.
• Assist the Assistant LD and LD on designs as needed
• Operation of venue lighting equipment as needed
• Supervision of and/or installation of ancillary temporary lighting equipment for venues such as dressing mirror lighting, running lights, etc.
• Occasional phone consultation and attendance at pre-festival meetings concerning the lighting of Festival sites.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in theatrical or festival electrician experience
• Prior experience leading a team
• Experience programming lighting consoles with intelligence fixtures
• Works well with a team
• Manages time efficiently
• Good organizational skills
• Proficient use of Vectorworks and AutoCAD

RELATIONSHIPS

Reportsto the Director of Production

CLASSIFICATION

Seasonal

Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $28-$30/hour

Schedule: May-June 2025

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate orpermit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of , , creed, , , transgender status, or expression, marital or status, , ancestry, present or past history of mental , intellectual , learning ,military status, lawful source of income, or physical ,or any other class of persons or categories protected by law.

The Festival believes in centering Black and Brown communities that are targeted and abused by unjust systems of oppression. The Festival stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond the Festivals performance dates. The Festival will do everything it can to help dismantle systematic racism and raises its voice with those in the community who are already engaged in this vital work. The Festival commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven.