Assistant Lighting Supervisor

at  University of Texas at Austin

Job Posting Title:
Assistant Lighting Supervisor
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Hiring Department:
Texas Performing Arts
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
30
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025
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Location:

Responsibilities

• Event Production: Advise, supervise, and participate in load-ins, set-ups, strikes, and load outs for assigned productions. As assigned, function as a lighting designer, department head, technician, programmer, or operator as required. Oversee architectural or environmental systems and effects beyond the stage when required. Demonstrate a backstage work ethic of proficiency, safety, excellence, and creative problem-solving.
• Facilities and Equipment: Maintain theatrical lighting and electrical equipment and systems at peak operating levels. Regularly inspect and advise on system status and repair or maintenance needs. Participate in managing and maintaining house and lobby lighting systems. Maintain, track, and document changes to the lighting equipment inventory and system information.
• Planning and Management: As assigned, work in concert with other production department team members to create the highest level of production quality for all events presented, produced, hosted, or supported by Texas Performing Arts. Effectively and diplomatically coordinate with assigned visiting productions, staff, and other stakeholders. Ensure that theatrical lighting, power, atmospheric, and other effects systems conform to required specifications. Use departmental databases and other systems to effectively share planning, cost, and schedule information. Create and maintain clear and accurate schedules, paperwork, and plans for theatrical lighting aspects of productions. Coordinate with vendors on the purchase or rental of equipment as necessary. Advise on the status of expendable supplies for the lighting shop. Obtain quotes and participate in bidding processes as assigned. Create, track, and reconcile lighting department and event budgets for assigned events. Anticipate and proactively correct potential production conflicts and problems. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of historical, current, and emerging industry practices.
• Leadership and Training: Support the Lighting Supervisor in identifying, recruiting, training, and evaluating professional and student personnel. Direct labor vendor employees and supervise part-time and student personnel. Maintain and directly contribute to a production culture of mentorship, experiential learning, and professional experience for students at UT and in the greater Austin area. Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures regarding student employees.
• Other duties as assigned

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF