Stage Electrician (Seasonal House Staff Stagehand Position - Assistant Rate at WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Vienna, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

66.71

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stage Electronics, Lighting Instruments, Lighting Plots, Lighting Products, Networking, Backend Systems, Lighting Desks, Grand MA2, Grand MA3, Troubleshooting, Stagecraft, Situational Awareness, Conflict Resolution, Professionalism, Team Management, Maintenance

Industry

Performing Arts

Description

Job Details Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA 22182 Position Type: Seasonal Job Category: Program and Production POSITION REPORTS TO: Head of Department, Lighting POSITION MANAGES: Over hire stagehands (infrequently) POSITION LOCATION: 100% onsite Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is hiring a Stage Electrician to join the Electrics Department with a 14-person house staff crew of stagehands at The Filene Center. In this role, the Stage Electrician is an Assistant working alongside an experienced and well-rounded crew of technicians working on stage to support Wolf Trap’s Summer concert series. Wolf Trap Foundation presents over seventy performances throughout the Summer including rock shows, pop, folk, hip-hop, classical, ballet, and Opera. Some events are self-produced while others are multi-truck and bus road shows. Wolf Trap’s season typically spans from May through September. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work as a stage electrician for all Foundation performances/events for the duration of the contracted season. Load in / Load out touring productions. Setup staged productions in coordination with department heads and management teams Perform maintenance duties as needed and as assigned by management or department head. Manage small teams of over-hire stagehands as required by department head. Ensure absolute professionalism in the workplace. Provide support to other departments as needed and directed by management or department head. Ensure that each production is presented at the highest levels of quality. When directed to, provide insight into future capital or maintenance projects. Assist in Lighting networking. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL DEOMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING: Excellent skills in stage electronics and lighting instruments. The ability to read and implement lighting plots for both house and touring design. Maintain a strong knowledge of lighting products and vendors. Proficiency in networking and backend systems. The ability to program and operate industry-standard lighting desks with a strong focus on Grand MA2 & 3’s. Troubleshooting skills, Bench work proficiency, and general knowledge of all areas of stagecraft are required. A willingness and ability to work well with others in stressful situations. Show situational awareness and conflict resolution. The ability to work within Wolf Trap’s standard SOP while maintaining flexibility to ensure smooth daily operations. REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs on a regular basis. Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms. Work in hot and humid conditions outdoors, but not necessarily in direct sunlight. Work at heights greater than 5’ while practicing safe working practices. This position operates under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Wolf Trap Foundation and I.A.T.S.E Local 22, guaranteeing a weekly minimum of 40 hours at straight time and 8 hours of overtime with a base pay of $66.71 per hour. You do not need to be a union member to apply. While all are encouraged to apply, non-union applicants must agree to work under the Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.A.T.S.E Local 22. The position entails a two-season/year probationary period. We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Responsibilities

The Stage Electrician will work as a stage electrician for all Foundation performances/events during the contracted season and assist in loading in and out touring productions. They will also manage small teams of over-hire stagehands and ensure high-quality production presentations.