At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang college of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.
POSITION/ROLE OVERVIEW
The College of Performing Arts at The New School is seeking a highly qualified Overhire Light Board Programmer & Operator to join its Production department. Reporting to the Master Electrician, the Overhire Light Board Programmer & Operator is directly responsible for supporting the Production Department and College Leadership in all areas of lighting operations as assigned, including but not limited to Drama productions, operas, concerts, experimental productions, external performance partnerships, and musicals.
The Overhire Light Board Programmer & Operator will oversee all lighting control systems and equipment for productions produced by the College of Performing Arts.
Formed in 2015, the College of Performing Arts draws together the Mannes School of Music, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and the School of Drama. College of Performing Arts students are actors, musicians, performers, writers, improvisers, creative technologists, entrepreneurs, composers, arts managers, and multidisciplinary artists. Our community collaborates with colleagues across The New School in a wide array of disciplines, from the visual arts and fashion design, to the social sciences, public policy, advocacy, and more.
This is an overhire position without regular or guaranteed weekly hours. Opportunities for work will be scheduled on an as-needed basis by the Lighting department. This position may be renewed pending institutional need and availability of funding.
CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION/ROLE OVERVIEW
The College of Performing Arts at The New School is seeking a highly qualified Overhire Light Board Programmer & Operator to join its Production department. Reporting to the Master Electrician, the Overhire Light Board Programmer & Operator is directly responsible for supporting the Production Department and College Leadership in all areas of lighting operations as assigned, including but not limited to Drama productions, operas, concerts, experimental productions, external performance partnerships, and musicals.
The Overhire Light Board Programmer & Operator will oversee all lighting control systems and equipment for productions produced by the College of Performing Arts.
Formed in 2015, the College of Performing Arts draws together the Mannes School of Music, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and the School of Drama. College of Performing Arts students are actors, musicians, performers, writers, improvisers, creative technologists, entrepreneurs, composers, arts managers, and multidisciplinary artists. Our community collaborates with colleagues across The New School in a wide array of disciplines, from the visual arts and fashion design, to the social sciences, public policy, advocacy, and more.
This is an overhire position without regular or guaranteed weekly hours. Opportunities for work will be scheduled on an as-needed basis by the Lighting department. This position may be renewed pending institutional need and availability of funding.
CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the light board programmer and operator for College of Performing Arts productions, concerts, or events as directed by the Master Electrician.
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