Assistant Lighting Lead

Position Title: Assistant Lighting Lead

Department: Production

Start January 1, 2026 (52 week contract)

Pay according to CBA under 720

Position Summary

The Assistant Lighting Lead is a full time year round position and an integral part of the production team responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Lighting Department and ensuring that the needs of guest Lighting Designers are met.

This position directs numerous lighting personnel working in collaboration with the other departments to assist artists and achieve their vision as it relates to lighting and electrical elements.

Essential Functions

Assist lighting lead with keeping accurate record of season paperwork including updating lightwright and vectorworks files. Helps to maintain the lightning rig and install set electrics as well hang, focus, and other department needs. Act as swing for all lighting department and video department roles during the broadway season. Lead crews when needed.

Manage and participate, as necessary, in changeovers, technical rehearsals, and previews to manage technical lighting needs, assist designers, monitor and aid staff, and collaborate with other shops.

Assist lighting designers during tech and preview process. Responsible for reading show reports, rehearsal schedules, and calendars. Follow-up on applicable details or notes and communicate information with lighting lead and others as needed.

Uphold Tuacahn's production department policy and maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Assist in set up and strike of all Tuacahn productions.

Operate in a safe and professional manner at all times. Maintain a positive and collaborative attitude at all times

Additional assignments as required for all Tuacahn productions.

Qualifications

Knowledge and passion for live theater. Bachelor's degree in technical theatre and a minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Lighting technician, or similar, in a professional dance, music and theatre company

Working knowledge of all aspects of theatrical lighting technologies and experience with a variety of luminaires, dimming and power distribution systems, control systems, LED technologies, and related electrical theory and practical skill. Knowledge of rigging safety.

Proficient in the use of, Lightwright, and Vectorworks

Skills/Abilities

Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented

Demonstrated leadership skills, experience working with designers and a strong understanding of other areas of production

Ability to work in an efficient and time sensitive environment.

Ability to manage crews in multiple spaces.

Ability to work occasional weekends and nights is a must.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Must be able to lift heavy objects

Comfortable working at heights and in small spaces

Knowledge of LED technology

Knowledge of Conventional and Moving lights