Job Description

PURPOSE:

The Lighting Engineer is responsible for maintaining and regulating all lighting equipment. They are also responsible for setting up lights, configuring the lighting software, and programming and performing lights shows for services and special events at both Calvary main campus and Westside campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up lights and makes sure they are aligned and functioning properly.
• Programs light shows on the lighting console/computer.
• Performs light shows for services and special events.
• Balances white light for sermons.
• Helps set up new lighting configurations and schemes.
• Design, plan and execute stage designs with stage designer.
• Works together with video team to ensure sufficient lighting for broadcast and recording.
• Controls house light levels during services and special events.
• Help to manage lighting systems, fixtures and inventory.
• Have an intimate knowledge of all lighting systems on all campuses.
• Provide backup sound engineering services when needed

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Light show setup and performance for services and special events
• Verify that lighting equipment is in proper working condition
• Control white light during services
• Control house lights for services and events
• Gain control of all set pieces and lighting technologies made by stage designer.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in lighting/production
• Experience using Lighting consoles preferred
• Trained in concert and theater lighting techniques
• Desire to serve congregation and staff in lighting position
• Ability to train and coach our lighting systems to others.
• Working knowledge of DMX, Art-net and other lighting control protocols
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot to fix problems
• Basic understanding of electrical equipment, electricity and cabling
• Strong project and time management skills

COMMENTS:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and the level of work performed by employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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