Lighting Supervisor, Blair School of Music
Vanderbilt University
- Nashville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversees and executes lighting design and operation for 450+ shows annually.
- Actively participates in lighting hangs, focuses, programming, and running shows on a grandMA3 console and/or ETC Ion console.
- Ensures technical excellence in all aspects of live and recorded productions.
- Sets the standard for Lighting operation best practices and processes.
- Updates and maintains lighting plots for all Blair School of Music venues and rehearsal halls.
- Prepares and saves show files for various types of curricular performances.
- Performs software and hardware updates as needed.
- Collaborates with faculty and students on creative aspects of show including looks, colors and fixture choices.
- Advances lighting needs with guest artists, faculty/students and rental clients.
- Maintains lighting equipment inventory and infrastructure and makes recommendations for replacing technical gear as needed.
- Troubleshoots lighting system issues and provide solutions.
- Regularly updates Director of Technical Operations on technical system status and equipment that requires servicing.
- Trains part-time support technicians on venue specific lighting systems.
- Provides availability to work events as needed that occur Monday through Sunday, during the day and evening.
- Works closely with students, faculty and staff as well as external clients: educating all on best practices and requirements to produce a high-quality lighting design, and foster an environment of learning in our higher education setting.
- Develops and manages relationships with leading technical vendors in the lighting space to establish preferred pricing on equipment and access to cutting edge technology.
- Advises on fiscal budget planning as it pertains to lighting equipment, system workflows and general technology used in our venues.
- Obtains quotes and procures equipment as needed, in alignment with approved budget and in compliance with University policies and procedures.
- Recommends part-time and/or contracted staffing needed for successful events, staying within budget, and advises on budget planning for staffing needs.
- Cross-trains in all other Technical Operations areas (live streaming, general stage).
- Assists with set changes during theatrical/musical performances throughout the year.
- Assists with set and prop construction using power tools, table saws, screw guns, etc.
- Provides general stage support including but not limited to working with lighting consoles, lighting fixtures, set pieces, orchestra pit and risers, perform set changes (which includes moving equipment and set furniture), and operation of counter-weight fly system.
- Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.
- Performs general maintenance and cleaning of stage equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A high school diploma or GED is necessary
- At least five years of experience in lighting design and operation is necessary.
- Expert level knowledge of MA lighting consoles is preferred.
- Knowledge of ETC consoles is preferred.
- Hands on experience with dimmers, dmx addressing and protocol, LED and incandescent theatrical lighting fixtures, intelligent/moving lights and power distribution is necessary.
- Hands on experience using Vectorworks and QLab is necessary.
- Demonstrated ability designing lighting plots and interpreting guest plots and writing cues is necessary.
- Working knowledge of video projection (equipment and systems) is necessary.
- Experience working in theaters and live venues on classical music productions is preferred.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (preferably O365) is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community is necessary.
- Embracing a customer service attitude is necessary.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community is necessary.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing is necessary.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments is necessary.
- Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects is necessary.
- Excellent ability to organize, coordinate and collaborate is necessary.
- Ability to provide technical advice and information to staff in area of expertise is necessary.
- Ability to provide technical advice and information in area of expertise is necessary.
- Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.
- Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
- Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.