Lighting Supervisor - The Atlanta Opera

SUMMARY The Lighting Supervisor reports directly to the Technical Director and provides oversight of all lighting activities in support of the mission of The Atlanta Opera. The Lighting Supervisor actively manages the lighting operations and provides administrative support for the Production Department. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Liaison with Lighting Designers for light plot and specifications, providing necessary information (ground plans, inventory lists, preliminary schedules, etc.…); • Draft plots as necessary, to Atlanta Opera standards; • Advise on feasibility of design, in consultation with Technical Director/Head Electrician, with respect to venue limitations, inventory, budget, schedule, and other special concerns; • Plan electrics hang, focus, and cueing in consultation with Technical Director/Head Electrician; • Make orders of lighting equipment (rental gear, expendables, special equipment, etc.…) • In coordination with Technical Director, manage electrics budget; • Working with Head Electrician, supervise hanging of all lights and lighting equipment • Supervise focus • Attend all services with Lighting Designer; • Call follow spot cues, as necessary; • Attend all performances, as necessary; • In coordination with Head Electrician, create and maintain all TAO lighting equipment (owned, rented, or borrowed); • In coordination with Technical Director/Head Electrician, maintain all communication equipment (clear-com headsets, two-way radios, etc.…); • Coordinate with Technical Director/Head Electrician, supervise audio/visual technician in venue; • Advise/provide technical support as needed with respect to lighting at special events or functions, as needed and requested; • Other duties, as assigned. COMPETENCIES • Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills; • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently; • Excellent computer skills and aptitude, especially using the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to quickly learn new software programs; • Proficient digital drafting, VectorWorks preferred; • ETC Board and dimming knowledge not required but an asset; • Knowledge or strong interest in opera preferred; • Ability to work collaboratively within production team and with multiple departments. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or related field; • At least five years’ work experience in theatrical production with a demonstrated track record of increased responsibility; • Ability to sit at a desk for up to and over eight hours per day; • Ability to communicate using a phone and headset; • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; • Have valid driver’s license; • Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner; • Position requires evening and weekend obligations during the opera season.