Lighting Engineer

The George Washington University is hiring temporary part-time Lighting Engineers for events on the Foggy Bottom Campus. Responsibilities include operating lights, designing shows, maintaining equipment, and supervising crews. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree and experience in lighting. The role requires occasional nights and weekends. This position is not remote, as it involves on-site work at the university.
Events & Venues at The George Washington University

We design, produce, and manage events on the Foggy Bottom Campus, providing services to a broad spectrum of clients in the community and beyond.
About Us

We provide spaces for students, faculty, staff, and guests to host events, meetings, and gatherings. We highlight university traditions, produce memorable guest speaker events, and coordinate activities with local, national, and international acclaim.
Job Description

We are seeking temporary Lighting Engineers to join our team. This role is part-time with an on-call reporting status, requiring occasional nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
• Operate lights for rehearsals and shows
• Design shows as needs arise
• Read, edit and update lighting plots
• Maintain and supervise maintenance of Lisner Auditorium's lighting equipment and inventory
• Report on the status of show needs and maintenance needs to the Venue Manager
• Supervise crew on lighting calls (only for Inter II and Master categories)
• Assist other departments (Sound, Audio Visual, carpentry, rigging, etc.) as needed under the direction of the Venue Manager
• Work with and supervise other GWU venues and students with their lighting needs
• Recommend upgrades and improvements in lighting needs for the auditorium and other GWU venues
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study
• Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Proficiency in VectorWorks or AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other basic computer software programs