The Light Shop Assistant is a student assistant with experience in the area of theatrical lighting who works for the Center for Theatre and Dance to help maintain the department’s lighting inventory and spaces. Under faculty and staff supervision, clean and maintain light shop facilities and equipment. Make purchases when necessary. Assist in supervision of production work crews. Work on special projects related to production, as assigned. If over 21, use department van to run errands. 

Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of THEA 11400 Lighting Technology or the equivalent.
  • A working knowledge of theatrical lighting and prior experience with the specific systems used by the Ithaca College Department of Theatre Arts.
  • The ability to lift 50lb.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the Light Shop and associated lighting areas, keeping them clean, maintained, safe and usable for production, class and work.
  • Maintain lighting equipment owned by Ithaca College Theatre.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and expertise as requested for the current show(s).
  • Work other tasks on behalf of the Ithaca College Center for Theatre and Dance as assigned by the center’s Lighting and Sound Shop Supervisor.

Hours: 4-10 per week

Supervisor: Frank Hartley, lighting and sound supervisor (fhartley@ithaca.edu)