Lighting & Media Manager Job at Chicago Artists Coalition in Aurora

Chicago Artists Coalition helps people connect with opportunities including calls for artists, jobs, grants, and art advising.

Paramount Theatre/Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA), an innovative organization located on Stolp Island in the Fox River in the heart of the richly diverse community of historic Aurora, Illinois (one hour from downtown Chicago), is seeking a Lighting & Media Manager. ACCA operates four performance venues and produces over 500 performances each year, including star-studded touring productions and self-produced Broadway Series of musicals.

ACCA is committed to being a defining catalyst for personal and community transformation by making the performing arts accessible for every age and socioeconomic background, introducing the magic of live theater across generations, and contributing to the future stability and growth of Aurora’s downtown.

DEPARTMENT – Audio, Lighting & Media Department

DIRECT REPORTING – This position reports to Director of Production (DoP).

POSITION STATUS & SCHEDULE – Full time exempt; generally 8-9 hour days Monday-Friday; extended hours during tech some weekends, evenings, and holidays.

COMPENSATION – Annual salary starting at $68,000, commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefits package.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES – The Lighting and Media Manager will be responsible for departmental management of scheduling, budgeting, and inventory maintenance of the lighting and media equipment and management of install crews.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES –

1. Read and become familiar with the scripts for upcoming productions.
2. Attend show-related meetings and advocate for ALM Department’s interests.
3. Follow Paramount safety practices and maintain all ALM work areas in a safe and organized state.
4. Help ensure lighting and media designs are feasible within budget and timeline.
5. Prepare annual budget requests for Lighting and Media production.
6. Support ALM needs at Paramount School of the Arts and Events Dept.
7. Ensure maintenance, repair, and storage of equipment.
8. Work with Audio Manager to schedule and supervise the Assistant Audio, Lighting & Media Manager.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES –

1. Ability to safely navigate moving, lifting, and transporting equipment & materials.
2. Experience in implementing and successfully tracking budgets.
3. Hands-on attitude and willingness to assist the team.
4. Superior communication, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES –

1. 4-5 years of experience in regional or educational theatre.
2. Current knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
3. Proficiency in lighting and media departments of technical theatre.

ACCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. ACCA encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.