Assistant Lighting Supervisor
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Lighting Supervisor----
Hiring Department:
Texas Performing Arts----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
30----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
This is a 30 hour per week, benefits eligible position. The position has an end date of 8/31/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent on continued funding and performance.
About Texas Performing Arts
Texas Performing Arts (TPA) is the professional arts presenting and producing program of The University of Texas at Austin. One of the largest and most active university-based performing arts centers in the U.S., TPA is an anchor institution in Austin’s arts, cultural, and entertainment landscape. TPA operates venues on the UT campus including Austin’s largest theater, Bass Concert Hall. Its public programs include Broadway in Austin; an international season of dance, theater and music; and the Texas Welcomes series of popular artists. TPA is a unit of UT’s College of Fine Arts and engages students across the university in creative experiences. To learn more about Texas Performing Arts and this opportunity, please visit https://texasperformingarts.org/about-us/employment.
Why Join Texas Performing Arts?
UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package, including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert guidance and hands-on involvement in event production, ensuring the highest standards of proficiency, safety, and creative problem-solving are met. The role includes maintaining and managing theatrical lighting equipment, collaborating with production teams, and overseeing architectural and environmental systems. This position will also contribute to the planning and management of events, ensuring that all technical aspects align with required specifications.
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, pape
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