Assistant Lighting & Projections Supervisor
Assistant Lighting & Projections Supervisor
Full-time Seasonal, Exempt
Reports to: Lighting & Projections Supervisor
Start Date: 4/20/2026
End Date: 10/4/2026
Department: Production - Electrics
Housing: Housing available
Compensation: $850 - $950 per week, commensurate with experience
ABOUT BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY
Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking an Assistant Lighting & Projections Supervisor to join our team in Pittsfield, MA.
Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.
BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Assistant Lighting & Projections Supervisor aids in managing the electrics department and serves as the primary programmer for Cabaret events. This role focuses on departmental paperwork, labor coordination, and technical support for rehearsal spaces.
REQUIREMENTS
- Help coordinate the hang, focus, and strike of all equipment; supervise staff electricians and overhire crews as delegated.
- Serve as the primary programmer and engineer for all BSC Cabaret events throughout the season.
- Maintain up-to-date departmental paperwork, including plots, inventories, and cue sheets.
- Assist the Supervisor in tracking expenses and creating load-in/changeover schedules.
- Attend rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and production meetings as needed, responding promptly to all artistic and technical notes.
- Execute note calls during tech/load-in and serve as the lead programmer for Cabarets.
- Train follow-spot operators and run crew on lighting systems and onstage practicals.
- Ensure the electrics shop and storage areas are clean, organized, and functional.
- Other duties as assigned by Production Management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient in ETC Eos family consoles and system troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of theatrical rigging, power systems, and soldering.
- Experience with HD Video systems and associated components
- Experience with DMX equipment, atmospherics, moving lights, LED fixtures, and troubleshooting/system diagnosis
- Experience with Vectorworks, Lightwright, and all standard theatrical lighting paperwork
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
- Must be comfortable working with students and volunteers.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work comfortably at heights.
*This job description is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time
HOW TO APPLY
Complete application through https://barringtonstageco.bamboohr.com/careers/
No phone calls, please.