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Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS
• Assist in the load-in, focus, and programming of the lights for mainstage productions.
• As assigned by the Head Electrician and/or Stage Supervisor:
o Implement the lighting for presented performances, serving as house lighting director for some presented events.
o Receive light plots and designs for Princeton University productions and implement the design to designer’s specifications.
o Oversee the load-in, focus, and programming of the lights for all Princeton University productions in the Berlind Theatre.
• Organize and maintain the electrics department storage rooms.
• Work load-in, strike, and run crew for produced and presented shows as scheduled.
• Assist the Head Electrician in completing any other electrics department tasks.
• Assist on other Stage Operations projects as time permits.
• Stay informed of and prioritize health and safety issues regarding materials, equipment, and working environment.
• Engage in the ongoing work of fostering an equitable and inclusive environment at McCarter. Actively seek ways to improve work practices to ensure greater accessibility, representation, and belonging for all, while upholding and exhibiting our stated values of “justice and joy, beauty and belonging.”

WORK ENVIORNMENT
• Led by our core values, McCarter fosters and expects a culture of care and respect for the wellbeing of our staff. We seek individuals who share our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
• Work will primarily be completed in our theaters and production office spaces located at 91 University Place, subject to HVAC cooling and heating.
• This position entails extended periods of standing and sitting, manual dexterity for operating equipment and the ability to read and interpret documents, while requiring lifting, pushing and carrying objects up to 70 pounds, repeatedly, either alone or with a partner; engaging in repetitive tasks, walking, bending and reaching within various work environments, including stairs and climbing and working on ladders up to 35 feet. Employees should be comfortable with these physical demands and able to maintain productivity and focus throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in various levels and colors of lighting and brightness/visibility, as well as exposure to dust and theatrical haze or fog.
• Potential for moderate to high noise environments depending on production and performance elements; ability to hear and speak clearly in areas with significant background noise.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Employees may be asked to occasionally use a personal cell phone in order to access authenticator apps and related software necessary for work credentials/multi-factor authentication (MFA). Applicants should be comfortable using their personal devices for these purposes as part of their job responsibilities, as workarounds cannot be guaranteed in order to access certain platforms.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE: This is an in-person position reporting to our production office located at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ with a schedule largely based on the performance calendar and other departmental needs. This may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as scheduled in advance.

START DATE: This position is preferred to start on or around August 4th, 2025.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of McCarter.