First Assistant Electrician

Job Summary

This is a full time benefited position, salary is commensurate with experience. Under the direction of the Master Electrician this position serves as a key member of the production team. The First Assistant Electrician will assist preparing for hanging, focusing, and managing an over-hire crew each show. The First Assistant will have responsibilities for programing assigned shows during the tech process and or operating in tandem with the Master Electrician to complete notes, and when applicable acts as the light board operator for shows. This is a full-time, seasonal position with no work available during the summer months, and includes a possibility of continued employment in future seasons. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Master Electrician, assist in the organization and training of 4-8 over-hire electricians for hang and focus of each show
• Work directly with designers, Technical Director and Production manager to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time, labor and budget constraints based on approved final design.
• Maintain and repair PTC Electrics equipment inventory
• Coordinate production of set electrics with Master Electrician and Technical Director to ensure necessary jobs are completed in an appropriate timeline with set installation.
• Maintain lighting equipment in safe working order.
• Ensure that staff is working in a safe and supportive environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of full time professional experience in one or all of the above listed skills technical theatrical skills or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

BA in Technical theatre or equivalent experience

Special Instructions

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Requisition Number: PRN42900B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Schedule is variable at the discretion of the Master Electrician, and as dictated by the production schedule.

Department: 00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $15.00 to $19.00

Close Date: 11/22/2025

Open Until Filled:

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