Call for Lighting Coordinator

We invite you to refer to BareBones 2022 Statement of Intention (soon to be updated for 2023)
before considering applying to BareBones. QTBIPoC applications prioritized.

Description

BareBones Productions is seeking to hire one Lighting Coordinator for the 2023 Halloween Extravaganza who will work individually and collaboratively with Barebones Directors/Facilitators, Barebones staff, community volunteers, and the production team through the months of September and October 2023. The Lighting Coordinator is responsible for collaborating and communicating with the Co-Directors and Artistic staff to create the visuals for lighting, lasers, strobes, spots and video screens for 4 public performance/rituals related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering to be performed October 27, 28, 29 and 31. Rain date will be October 30th if any performance is canceled due to weather. Performances will be located on the Midtown Greenway between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue.

Qualifications or Requirements

  • Experience and skills in outdoor theatrical lighting, shadow puppetry, projections
  • Familiar with managing electrical loads and distribution
  • Ability to source borrowed lighting equipment is a plus
  • Experience collaborating with a wide variety of community members, including folks of various ages, races, cultures, genders, family structures, abilities, spiritual beliefs, and who speak a variety of languages
  • Willingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-bias
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and strong time management skills
  • High standard of organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, and a sharp eye for detail
  • Problem-solving skills, ability to think on one’s feet
  • Confidence and decision-making abilities

Responsibilities Include

  • Collaborate with Directors and Artistic staff to design lighting needed for performances
  • Create/write and share a lighting script to document performance lighting
  • Establish and manage safety protocols related to lighting
  • Recruit, train and supervise lighting volunteers
  • Work/attend all required rehearsals and meetings as scheduled by directors/facilitators (dates TBD)
  • Work/attend all performances on October 7, 28, 29 and 31. Rain date will be October 30th if any performance is canceled due to weather.
  • Participate in 4 educational workshops provided to the community by Barebones
  • Participate in digital communication (email, text, phone, Slack) in a timely manner
  • Prioritize physical and emotional safety of every participant, including Covid precautions
  • Participate in final wrap-up survey
  • As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have their own access to materials and technologies necessary for the job.

Terms

Location Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota
Type Independent contractor, temporary
Category Art and Art Admin
Apply By Open until hired
Job Dates TBD to November 15
Compensation $700.00

 

The Barebones Board/Hiring Committee wish that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show would not be possible without the in-kind donations (love hours) of many people.

Please Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Do not apply via Facebook. Any applications received via Facebook will not be reviewed.