Board Op/Electrician
Company: Barrington Stage Company
Role summary
Board Op/Electrician is a role at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-09. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Board Op/Electrician
- Company
- Barrington Stage Company
- Location
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-09
Job description
Immediately until 11/1
Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a Head Electrician/Board Op for our St. Germain Stage to join our team in Pittsfield, MA.
Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.
BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ensures high-quality lighting for every performance in the St. Germain venue. This role acts as the primary technician and operator for this space, often working independently to maintain the show's integrity.
REQUIREMENTS
Program and operate lighting and projection computers/consoles for all St. Germain productions and events; replicate the design consistently as called by Stage Management.
Repair and maintain venue-specific practicals and effects; perform daily pre-show technical sweeps.
Hang, focus, and strike instruments according to the plot and designer instructions.
Maintain up-to-date paperwork for each production including, plot, channel hook-up and show run sheets
Aid in the construction and wiring of specialty items such as light boxes, star drops, and LED Tape projects
Keep the electrics shop as well as the lighting booth for the venue clean and organized throughout the season
Assist in maintaining and updating the lighting inventory throughout the season
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven experience in theatrical lighting operation and troubleshooting.
Proficiency with ETC lighting consoles and basic projection software.
Ability to work independently and manage venue-specific logistics.
Must be comfortable working with students and volunteers.
Ability to lift 50 lbs and work comfortably at heights.
* This job description is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time