Assistant Lighting Director - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts - 1031228-6689

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL • 2d ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12887012 Assistant Lighting Director

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

College of Fine and Applied Arts

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Job Summary

Krannert Center Lighting support for concerts, productions, and events, affiliated with Krannert Center and the Department of Theatre, Department of Dance, School of Music, and the School of Music Opera program. Krannert Lighting provides key educational support for the MFA and BFA Lighting Design and program for the Department of Theatre. Under the direction of the Lighting Director, the Assistant Lighting Director is responsible for assisting with the operation, and maintenance of the Lighting Department and equipment, the four theatres, and all related spaces within the Center. Program ETC consoles as needed, keep full maintenance logs of all lighting equipment. Serve as a faculty member in the Department of Theatre Lighting Design and Technology Program.

Duties & Responsibilities

Academic Instruction and Academic Production Support

Serve as a member of the Lighting Design and Technology faculty with

a Zero % Teaching Appointment to the Department of Theatre: Teach up to one course in Lighting Technology per Academic year.

Under the direction of the Lighting Director, serve as Lighting

advisor, overseeing student academic productions for the departments of Theatre, Dance and Lyric Theater. Review student light plots and paperwork and serve as safety instructor for students working in the lighting area.

Work with and advise students on install and set up for practical

lighting for resident productions

Participate in other duties related to the educational mission of

Krannert Center and the Department of Theatre including serving on committees.

Professional Production Support

Supervise extra help personnel, graduate assistants and paid

undergraduate student crews.

Maintain and repair all lighting equipment; set- up, strike and

storage of necessary lighting; and similar duties as assigned

Serve as production head theatrical electrician or programmer for

various productions either resident productions or marquee.

Serve as a consultant on stage electrician circuiting, wiring,

lighting console programming and other areas of expertise as necessary.

Under the direction of the Lighting Director organize students and

their work in the various Lighting maintenance locations as well as supervise their work in the theatres and public spaces of Krannert Center as appropriate to assigned duties.

Management

Assist the Lighting Director in managing the following: oversight of

lighting equipment, maintenance of equipment, set up, strike, and storage of necessary lighting and similar duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

BA or BFA in theatrical lighting, technical theater or related field

Experience in theatrical lighting technology, lighting networks

(DMX, sACN), lighting design, theatrical rigging, and related technologies.

Intermediate ability to work with theatrical lighting equipment,

products, protocols and terminology standard to the theatre and entertainment industry as gained through successfully completing a bachelor\'s degree and professional theatrical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MFA in theatrical lighting design or technology or related field

Experience working in a performing arts center or other multi-venue

facility, experience in academic settings with direct supervision of students and/or instructional responsibilities.

OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour card, ETCP Entertainment electrician

certified, Fall-Arrest Competent Person. -Knowledge of ETC lighting console programming.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Intermediate knowledge of theatre lighting, live performance

practices and safety protocols.

The ability to communicate and effectively organize in all aspects

of work is essential.

Must be capable of responsible judgment and mature interpersonal

relationships.

Demonstrated ability and dedication to the lighting needs in all of

the performing arts.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The position requires a combination of day, night, and weekend hours. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The budgeted salary range for the position is \$52,000 - \$55,000 annually. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 7/28/25.

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