POSITION SUMMARYThe Lighting Specialist oversees all aspects of New World Symphony’s (NWS’s) institutional lighting operations for performances, events, and other activities at the New World Center (NWC) for both NWS and its external partners and rental clients.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES65%: Lighting OperationsAs directed by the Technical Director, manage all aspects of institutional lighting design and operations, including design strategies and schedulingOversee lighting operations for all institutional activities and events; serve as primary lighting board operator projects and eventsLiaise with rental clients and other external parties regarding lighting-related activities for their events at NWC and adjacent SoundScape Park; oversee lighting-related activities for select rental eventsLiaise with visiting lighting and video artists, and provide necessary technical information and production support to ensure effective presentation of their workAs directed by the Technical Director, assist in all lighting hang & focus, programming, and other lighting/electrics work calls; operate followspots as necessaryAs directed by the Technical Director, assist in all lighting hang & focus, programming, and other lighting/electrics work calls; operate followspots as necessary20%: Equipment and Facility Maintenance In collaboration with the Technical Director, oversee functional integrity of all lighting equipment and infrastructure throughout NWC by performing routine maintenance and repairs, managing externally performed repairs, and recommending and managing future lighting-related equipment purchases and rentalsIn collaboration with the Technical Director, oversee and maintain venue lighting documentation and paperwork, including lighting plots, patch information, and other production documentation to support institutional and rental activities10%: Performance and Event Logistics As directed by the Technical Director, assist other production staff in timely execution of production logistics and operations including load-in, setup, operation, changeover, tear-down, and load-out of stage equipment (including staging, lighting, audio, and video systems) for rehearsals, events, and performances for both New World Symphony and external/rental clients and partners held at the New World Center, as well as for NWS events and productions elsewhere in the Miami area and on domestic and international tours5%: Administrative/Other DutiesDevelop and manage lighting equipment and design-related budgets in consultation with Vice President, Program Operations; monitor and provide initial approval of lighting-related check requests, purchase orders and expense reportsParticipate in weekly departmental and other production meetingsAssist in other departmental projects and support other team members as necessary and requiredPerform other job-related duties as assigned
