Electricians are part of the Lighting/Electrics team in the Production Department and will support the execution of electrical elements and needs for all productions at the Fisher Center. They report to the Head Electrician and work closely with other production team members and lighting designers.


This is an in-person, year-round, non-exempt (overtime-eligible) hourly position paid at an hourly rate range of $20+ndash;25/hr, depending on experience. Hours will fluctuate depending on production activity.


This position requires local residence.


RESPONSIBILITIES


Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times.

Actively participate in scheduled work calls in the Fisher Center.

Other duties as assigned by the Lighting Supervisor.


Company-Wide Responsibilities:

The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:

Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism.

Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture.


QUALIFICATIONS


EXPERIENCE

Knowledge and experience working with theatrical lighting equipment and systems, including, but not limited to, conventional and automated fixtures, dimming systems, lighting consoles, and atmospheric effects


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of both general theatrical production processes as well as lighting-specific practices.

Ability to read and understand lighting plots and paperwork

Knowledge of theatrical safety practices

Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs

Ability to frequently walk and stand

Ability to work as needed

Ability to push, pull, hang, reach, lean, and balance

Ability to work at height, including ladders and lifts

Knowledge of safely working above people

Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail. They are collaborative, self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude!


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


Experience working as an electrician for a variety of different performance genres, including Theater and Dance.


WORKING CONDITIONS


Frequently works at heights above 6 feet

Regularly exposed to electrical connections

Regularly works in dimly lit areas



TO APPLY


Complete the application form here: https://near.tl/sm/g9uYM3oAOa.


Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.


For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.


Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.


ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER

The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard+rsquo;s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York+rsquo;s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow+rsquo;s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.


ABOUT BARD COLLEGE

Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard+rsquo;s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow+rsquo;s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.