Hourly Rate: $41.00

Job Type: Temporary

Employment Classification: Begins as Part-Time and shifts to Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule Expectations:

January – June 2026: the schedule will be primarily administrative work conducted remotely. Anticipated average of 2-4 hours per week, ramping up in mid-May.

June - Late July 2026: the schedule will include frequent day time, evening, overnight, holiday and weekend shifts. Anticipated average of 40-50 hours per week.

Late July – Early September 2026: schedule flexible based on needs of programming and candidate. Anticipated average of 20-30 hours per week available.

Mid-September 2026: the schedule will include frequent day shifts, averaging approximately 40 hours per week.

Work Environment: Onsite position

Start Date: January 12, 2026

End Date: September 23, 2026

Employment Duration: This is a temporary position. Candidates interested in future opportunities will need to reapply.

Work closely with the Production Manager, project-specific designers and other Artistic Programming personnel to ensure the successful execution of the technical requirements for a variety of events.

Generate all required paperwork to ensure successful execution of lighting design.

Supervise shop prep, ensuring that equipment is prepared according to designer specifications.

Collaborate with both repertory and show-specific design teams on technical execution of lighting system design.

Oversee the load-in of lighting equipment into Little Island’s venues, ensuring that work is conducted in a safe manner.

Collaborate with other departments to solve technical problems that arise during load-in.

Troubleshoot electrics equipment as required.

Collaborate on interdepartmental projects during load-in and tech.

Work with design team during technical rehearsals to adjust lighting system to meet artistic goals.

Adhere to Little Island’s safety protocols and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Perform other duties and tasks related to the park and its artistic programming operations as assigned.

Relevant lighting experience, including demonstrated proficiency in programming, safe rigging practices and general lighting system troubleshooting techniques.

Experience with Lightwright and Vectorworks, especially as it relates to creating paperwork for shop prep.

Familiarity with setup and networking needs of both EOS and MA lighting consoles.

Familiarity with GroundControl followspot operation and maintenance is a plus.

Strong interest in working in public performance settings where guest interaction is a regular component of day-to-day production activities.

Knowledge of aerial lift operation (including scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts) is a plus.

A commitment to fostering camaraderie and excellence by proactively collaborating and problem-solving across departments.

Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. overhead for sustained periods.

Comfort with safely ascending and descending ladders.

Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

Eligibility to work in U.S.

Eligible for accrued sick time (up to 56 hours) 

Pension, Welfare, and Annuity through IATSE Local One

Employee Assistance Program 

Access to discounts at neighborhood businesses

Park employees will spend time onsite at Little Island working in outdoor weather conditions, navigating the entire park multiple times a day and interacting with park visitors to ensure operations are running effectively. Little Island is ADA compliant, and park employees are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for each other and our park’s visitors.   

Little Island’s Headquarters, located near the park, is a dynamic and multi-use space with shared work areas, including a rehearsal space, where employees and artists can collaborate, connect and unwind in between shifts, meetings and events.  

Little Island is a proud equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, familial or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.  In short, you are welcome here no matter who you are, where you come from or what you look like. Our park is for everyone, and so is our workplace.