Passage Theatre Company
Trenton, NJ
US

CONTACT NAME

Brishen Miller

DESCRIPTION

Hours - 20hr/week (Off Season); up to 30hr/week (On season)

Schedule:

• Feb 23 - Jun 14 (Off Season)

• Jun 15 - July 19 (On Season)

• July 20 - Aug 16 (Off Season)

• Aug 17 - Dec 27 (On Season)

Duties

Asst. Lighting Supervisor will work alongside the Master Electrician in overseeing all lighting-related aspects under TrentonPremieres, TrentonPresents and TrentonMakes at the Mill Hill Playhouse. Duties vary by production, but generally include the following:

• Maintenance and cataloguing of lighting inventory

• Collaborate with the Lighting Designer & Master Electrician to interpret and realize the lighting design for TrentonPremiere Productions

• Reviewing light plots, paperwork, cue lists, and technical requirements with Master Electrician for TrentonPremiere Productions

• Collaborate with Lead Producer on light plot and technical requirements for TrentonPresents

• Assisting with hang, focus, patch, strike and load-out of all lighting equipment

• Ensuring fixtures, cables, dimmers, and control systems are installed correctly and safely

• Troubleshooting lighting and electrical issues

• Serving as the main point of contact between lighting and other departments when Master Electrician is not available

• Ensuring equipment is properly stored or returned

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of technical theatre lighting experience in settings ranging from high school, college, community theatre, or professional venues

• Experience hanging, circuiting, focusing, and maintaining theatrical lighting instruments

• Familiarity with ETC lighting control systems, specifically the ETC Element / Element Express 20/48 lighting console

• Ability to read and interpret light plots, channel hookups, and other lighting paperwork

• Working knowledge of DMX control systems, dimmers, LED fixtures, and conventional lighting equipment

• Experience assisting with load-in, focus calls, programming sessions, and strike

• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical or equipment issues

• Ability to safely work on ladders, lifts, and overhead rigging systems

• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with designers, electricians, and production staff

• Understanding of basic theatrical safety practices and OSHA-compliant work habits

To apply, please send your resume and a minimum of two references to [email protected] and include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

DURATION

Feb 23, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026

SALARY

$25.00 – $25.00 per hour

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