‍Responsibilities & Necessary Qualifications:

Position Summary

The Lighting Director will effectively supervise the House Electrician and lighting over-hires. They will oversee the operation and maintenance of the electrics, lighting equipment, devices, peripherals, and power sources for typically four full-scale musicals, one play and several events annually.  Design work is available for those interested.

The successful candidate should have excellent communication, thoughtful budgetary and time management skills, and knowledge of industry standards is essential. They should demonstrate the ability to model professional standards and lead by example.

‍ Responsibilities:

• Communicate with designers and event representatives as to the technical requirements of each production
• Produce appropriate paperwork for all shows
• Provide a schedule for hang and focus in coordination with other department heads
• Supervise electrics, strike, hang and focus, and over-hire crews
• Complete required repairs including dimming system, circuitry, cables, and fixtures
• Establish a safe working environment in relevant spaces and follow OSHA guidelines
• Coordinate rigging and line set schedule with Technical Director and Deck Chief
• Maintain accurate and updated lighting department inventories and budgets
• Provide estimation of lighting expenses, equipment purchases, and budgets as requested
• Participate in all Arts Center functions including Gala, Theater Series/Events, Rentals, and 2 outdoor events
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Vectorworks/Lightwright: Read/draft scale drawings
• Ability to climb ladders and work at height
• Valid driver’s license
• Carry 50 lbs.

Ideal Qualifications

• Experience with ETC Ion XE
• Experience with ETC Desire and Color Source Fixtures
• Ability to teach & Competency with MS Office

Qualities

• Remains calm
• Ability to be a self-starter and team player
• Adapt plans to make deadlines
  

EEO Statement

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By submitting your resume, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.

What We Offer:

• $38 – 40K Annually DOE
• Year round
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Benefits after 90 days, 70/30 Arts Center/Employee
• 401K retirement plan after 6 months
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• An exciting professional theater environment that’s both collaborative and creative

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Reports to: Production Manager

Employment Classification: Full Time Salaried

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‍The Arts Center is located on a barrier Island within 1 hour of Savannah Georgia.  We are a SPT-7 Actors Equity associated producing theatre. We work with award winning directors, designers and actors. We also present various Guest Artists during our season.

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Responsibilities & Necessary Qualifications: _‍

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The Paint Charge’s primary responsibility is for realizing the production team’s vision and executing all surfaces per designer elevations. Methods will range from flat wall painting and traditional scenic art methods to innovative applications. Paint samples are strongly encouraged as a part of the production process.  The Paint Charge will be responsible for managing the paint shop, inventory, equipment, supplies and budgets.

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Duties Include:

• Estimate time and labor as part of the pre-production process
• Develop paint processes and mix color
• Utilize strong time management skills during production
• Procure all necessary tools and materials for realizing the design
• Coordinating with all department heads regarding workspace allocation and stage time
• Coordinate with the Technical Director to complete all work in a timely manner
• Participate in all Arts Center functions as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with general painting methods and techniques
• Willingness to learn intermediate scene painting techniques
• Ability to read plans and paint elevations
• Color mixing
• Organization

Ideal Qualifications:

• MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of scene design
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or Vector Works
• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop or similar
• Time management skills
• Strong visual acuity

Qualities:

• Creative and artistic
• Ability to be a self-starter
• Works alone as well as with a group

What We Offer:

• $17-$18/hour + OT
• Year round
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Benefits after 90 days, 70/30 Arts Center/Employee
• 401K retirement plan after 6 months
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Benefits increase along with tenure

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Reports to: Technical Director

Employment Classification: Full Time Non-Exempt, Overtime Eligible

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EEO Statement

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By submitting your resume, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.

 Organizational Profile

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is located on a barrier Island within 1 hour of Savannah, Georgia. We are a SPT – 7 Actors Equity associated producing theatre.  We work with award winning directors, designers, and actors to offer a season of musicals and plays, including both classics and contemporary Broadway Hits. We also present various Guest Artists during our season. 

The Arts Center is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the residents and visitors, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and London.

We have successfully produced award-winning theater for 27 years in an intimate 349-seat venue in a 45,000 sq. ft. building, situated on 4.2 acres of land centrally located on Hilton Head Island, SC. The facility includes a full scene-shop, rehearsal hall, costume shop, dressing rooms, art gallery, and educational studio.  

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