Berklee College of Music
Student Lighting Technician
Boston · On-site · Posted 2026-11-03
In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements: • Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee. • Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. • Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). • Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable. • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester. • Federal Work Study student may apply. • In good disciplinary standing. • Must be located in the U.S.
For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se . The Student Lighting Technician offers lighting support for Boston Conservatory productions and events. This position involves the manual hanging and focusing of lighting instruments, setting up and operating fixtures through the ETC lighting console, and serving as a light board operator for Mainstage productions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Set up, wire and focus lighting instruments, including LED and moving fixtures • Participate in focuses with professional Lighting Designers • Operate lighting console (ETC Ion) for hangs, focuses, rehearsals, and performances • Serve as a light board operator for Mainstage productions • Participation in lighting strike at the end of production
Required Skills and Knowledge: • Familiarity with theatrical production procedures and policies • Comfort working on ladders/at heights • Ability to lift up to 50lbs • Excellent punctuality and interpersonal skills
Skills Gained: • Safe installation and focus of conventional theatrical lighting fixtures, LEDs, and movers • Basic technical operation of EOS lighting console and associated software • Run-of-show lighting procedures, including board operation, maintenance, and upkeep • Organizational and leadership skills through engagement with professional industry practices
Hourly Rate: 16.97 Hiring Manager: Sam Tirrell
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