Job Type: Temporary

Employment Classification: Full-Time & Part-Time Roles, Non-Exempt

Schedule Expectations: The schedule will include frequent evening, overnight, holiday and weekend shifts.

Work Environment: Onsite position

Start Date: June 8, 2026

End Date: September 23, 2026

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

Amph Lighting Operator: $41.00/hour

Operate the lighting console for all Amph performances.

Supervise daily stage setup, maintenance and breakdown calls.

Participate in seasonal and project-specific load-ins and load-outs.

Execute basic programming changes as required.

Glade Lighting Operator: $37.04/hour

Operate the lighting console for all Glade performances, making live adjustments to color and intensity within the repertory plot to support the work on stage.

Participate in seasonal and project-specific load-ins and load-outs, both in the Glade and in the Amph.

Electrics Overhire: $34.39/hour

Serve as overhire electrics stagehand, board operator or spotlight operator as-needed for project specific load-ins, load-outs, show runs and maintenance calls.

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

Prepare, load-in, maintain and load-out lighting equipment on our outdoor stages, both for the season and on a day-to-day basis.

Troubleshoot electrics equipment as needed.

Work collaboratively on interdepartmental tasks, including stage setup and equipment maintenance.

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

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

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

Experience programming and busking on ETC and/or MA consoles.

Familiarity with GroundControl followspot operation and maintenance is a plus.

Strong interest in working in public performance settings, with a focus on guest interaction as a key component of daily 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.

The 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.