Description

Reporting to the Technical Production Manager, we are seeking a Stage and Lighting Technician who will support the performance production needs of the Peabody Institute, both Preparatory and Conservatory.

The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University advances a dynamic, 21st-century model of performing arts training in pursuit of its mission: to elevate the human experience through leadership at the intersection of art and education. Through its Conservatory for undergraduate and graduate studies and the Preparatory, Baltimore's largest community performing arts school, Peabody empowers musicians and dancers from diverse backgrounds to create and perform at the highest level.

The Stage and Lighting Technician will be responsible for independently managing the production of events and concerts and supporting the day-to-day operation of the production area. The Stage and Lighting Technician will support over 1,000 yearly events, including master classes, rehearsals, performances (music, opera theater and dance), and student recitals. As a member of the team, the Stage and Lighting Technician will contribute to all aspects of the Institute's production activities, with primary duties focused on lighting coordination and stage management of acoustic large ensembles across both the Conservatory and Preparatory.

The Peabody Stage and Lighting Technician acts as a liaison among the various individuals involved in a production, including the conductor, artistic directors, musicians, dancers, technical department, and the concert and ensembles team to maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace always.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently manage acoustic large ensembles including all setups, group rehearsals and final performances.
• Work with other technicians, primarily on lighting load-ins, strikes, and implementation of guest lighting designers.
• Design lighting for small dance, opera, jazz, and MfNM events as needed.
• Assist the other Technicians, as necessary. That may include audio/visual setups, stage setups, and weekday management of concerts and events.
• Work with the team and the Assistant Production Manager to schedule work calls for Peabody's student stage crew.
• Independently manage student stage crew.
• The Production Assistant works to provide a professional and safe performance environment to the Peabody students, faculty, staff, patrons, and guests.
• Will be responsible to manage a number of public stage events independently.
• Co-manage and hire student stage crew on a yearly basis. Assist in training the stage crew with relevant skills.
• Performs relevant duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated skills and experience with theatrical/event lighting setup, installation, and design.
• Basic knowledge of live audio and video production.
• Professional demeanor, comfort in high-pressure situations, adaptable, solutions-oriented problem solver.
• Experience in and working knowledge of theatrical events and terminology, especially in regards to dance, opera, and orchestra.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with proven ability to effectively prioritize workload.
• Must be able to work independently and to supervise student employees as needed.
• Working knowledge of computers including MS Office applications.
• Ability to work long hours and nontraditional shifts, evenings, and weekends due to performance schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Three years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years experience in live event production with a focus on lighting and stage management.
• Experience in live classical and modern music productions and knowledge of concert etiquette.

**Typical hours for this position are Monday - Friday, may include evenings and weekends!

Classified Title: Stage Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Stage and Lighting Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Peabody Institute
Department name: Production Services
Personnel area: Peabody

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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