Lighting and Technology Manager

Posting Number A01804 Position Title Lighting and Technology Manager Position Number E01300 Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $45,300 – $56,650. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. MSU Denver offers a full benefits package. Pay Grade Employee Category Professional staff Department Theatre and Dance EClass Code Full Time Professional Staff Position Summary
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites candidates to apply for a full-time staff Lighting and Technology Manager.

The Lighting and Technology Manager is responsible for the daily operation, safety, organization, and management of the lighting and technology shop. These duties include light design or supervision of the lighting design for all productions within the department; completion of lighting elements within production deadlines; supervision of all necessary production purchases; supervision of strike; and adherence to provided budgets.

The Lighting and Technology Manager, with the guidance of the Production Manager, is responsible for the supervision and safety of student, volunteer, and lighting work studies, initiating student employee paperwork, time entry approval, supervision and termination of student employees within the university process. The Manager is also responsible for keeping the shop supplied with all appropriate materials and goods, and maintaining general organization of the work and storage spaces. The Lighting and Technology Manager works with the Theatre Department Faculty and Staff to develop and implement training for students, and utilizes summer months to complete lighting and technology equipment inventories and equipment maintenance. This position has the opportunity to teach 1-2 lighting courses per academic year.

Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of Theatre and Dance are committed to active and strategic initiatives in our work toward educational equity and promoting a culture of access and inclusion for our students, staff, and faculty. We seek to sustain an inclusive community where all individuals at MSU Denver and in the Department of Theatre and Dance are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and are provided proper resources and skillsets to be successful. This success is not limited to our Theatre and Dance-focused education, but also to the broader development of our students as engaged citizens and valued contributors to the discipline, the community, and society.

At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group as part of an inclusive community of belonging. Differences can include but are not limited to culture, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, language, sex, physical appearance, pregnancy, marital/partner status, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class, education, gender identity/expression, veteran status, political affiliation, political philosophy, and more. We recognize that these differences can be visible or invisible.

MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups. Our student population consists of 57% first-generation undergraduate students and 48% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) located in downtown Denver. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. Duties/Responsibilities
60% of position:
• Serving as Lighting Designer or Lighting Supervisor for four mainstage theatrical productions.
• Serving as Lighting Designer or Lighting Supervisor for various dance productions.
• Supporting student designers or guest designers as needed.
• In consultation with full-time faculty, serving as an advisor and mentor for lighting, sound, and projections students.
• Serving as the technical coordinator for the Arts 271 lab production needs. Examples of this type of production include directing class performances, devised class performances, play readings, or student led studio productions.
• Overseeing the completion of all lighting elements for departmental productions within production deadlines.
• Supervising the purchase of all necessary materials and supplies needed for each production.
• Overseeing and coordinating all light hang, focus, maintenance, programming, and strike calls in consultation with the Scene Shop Manager and the Technical Director.
• Training and supporting lighting crew on all proper upkeep and maintenance during the run of the show.
• Attending production meetings and relevant rehearsals to execute the lighting design and lighting coordination for each production and project.
• Overseeing lighting strike after each production and ensuring that all lighting and technology equipment is stored properly with all student department heads.
• Training master electricians, technology crews, and lighting crews to ensure smooth prep, hang/install, focus, performance, and strike processes.
• Ensuring adherence to the production and general lighting shop budgets in a timely fashion.
• Tracking all production expenditures.
• Supervising, instructing, and ensuring a safe working environment for all students, volunteer, and paid staff workers in the lighting and technology areas.
• Developing and implementing training procedures in basic lighting skills for all work-study, practicum, and lab students.
• Implementing fall arrest, genie lift, and counter-weight fly system training for students on an as-needed basis.
• Assisting guest sound and projections designers with the installation, rigging, and maintenance of sound and projections equipment.

30% of position:
• Managing shop supplies, including gel, lamps, and other lighting supplies.
• Maintaining shop safety, shop activities, shop equipment, production equipment, and storage areas, including repairs, maintenance, and replacements.
• Maintaining and improving organization of storage for lighting equipment, cable, and other supplies.
• Reviewing and updating equipment inventories.

10% of position:
Other duties assigned. Required Qualifications
• BFA in Theatre, Lighting Emphasis or a BA in Theatre or related degree
• Experience Designing Lighting professionally
• Experience in professional light shop setting
• Experience programming and troubleshooting on ETC Ion and Element Lightboards
• Experience working with and designing with LED and Intelligent Light Technology
• Experience working with Vectorworks and Lightwright lighting software
• Experience in sound and projection technology
• Experience with maintenance of lighting, sound, and projection technology
• Experience with lighting, technology, and theatre safety standards and the implementation of standards
• Experience working with a counter-weight fly systems
• Ability to work with students of varying level of skill and experience
• Ability to lift heavy lighting equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet all required qualifications. Preferred Qualifications
• MFA in Lighting or related area
• Lighting shop management experience
• 1+ years in Theatrical and/or Dance University and College experience preferred
• Experience working with ETC Augmented and other lighting visualization software
• Knowledge of sound and projection equipment
• Experience working with a diverse student population is desirable
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Email, Dropbox) Work Hours
9 am – 5 pm workweek schedule with some required evenings and weekends associated with lighting hangs, focus calls, technical rehearsals, and strikes for four season productions as well as dance and Arts 271 production needs. Posting date 11/01/2021 Closing date Closing Instructions Open Until Filled To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) 12/01/2021 Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete applications received by Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration. The position is open until filled. All applicants must submit an application and the documents outlined below through our online system, www.msudenverjobs.com .

IMPORTANT : In order for an applicant to be considered for the position, the applicant must have a complete file with the following:
1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts of highest degree earned. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
4. References. Prepare a list of three professional references and their contact information.

The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and our prospective teammates are our highest priority and as an institution, we are required to have proof of vaccination on file for all employees.

MSU Denver is requiring all employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19, or to submit an exemption and be subject to following the Covid-19 safety protocols. As an employee of MSU Denver, an exemption or lack of proof of vaccination will require you to submit to weekly Covid-19 testing starting the week of August 23, 2021. Additionally, all institutions on campus are requiring that masks be worn indoors regardless of your vaccinations status. Talent Team Representative Tanya Rogowsky Talent Team Representative E-mail trogowsk@msudenver.edu Benefits
MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.