Temporary Lighting Technician

Title

Temporary Lighting Technician

Description

Department: Exhibition Design and Productions

Reports to: Director, Exhibition A/V and Lighting

Job Type: Temporary - Part-time

Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Workplace Location: Los Angeles - Academy Museum

Summary/Objective:

The Temporary Lighting Technician is responsible for the safe handling, installation, and maintenance of lighting equipment across various Museum departments, with a primary focus on the Exhibition Design & Production department. This role closely collaborates with multiple teams, including AV, Fabrication, Art Handlers, Registration, and Conservation, among others.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Hang and focus lights.
• Prep, install, deinstall, maintenance & troubleshooting of equipment and systems.
• Build and test prototypes or proofs-of-concept for Museum exhibits and displays.
• Update inventory and organize storage spaces for lighting.
• Update lighting paperwork such as Vectorworks and Lightwright.
• Openly receive feedback on safe practices when working around art.
• Other work-related duties assigned.

Required Competencies:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient understanding of various lighting equipment (architectural preferred but not a must), including track lighting systems, PAR cans, ellipsoidals, filters, gobos, lenses, dimming systems, and more.
• Comfortable and experienced in hanging and focusing lights at heights ranging from 10' to 25' while following all safety protocols.
• Electronic and electrical skills, including soldering, wiring, and testing of cables and electronic components.
• General understanding of programming logic; training can be provided for specific systems used (e.g., ETC Paradigm, Mosaic, Gio and Ion).
• Experience operating tools & equipment for carpentry; metal shop; and paint.
• Competency reading electrical drawings, light plots, and Lightwright documents.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and clearly report them.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with fellow staff to follow Museum protocols, particularly when working near or around artwork.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel) and Outlook for email and calendar coordination.
• Flexibility to work after hours and on weekends as needed.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, which include intermittent walking, sitting, and standing.
• Move and transport up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to safely maneuver ladders and operate lifts around art objects.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception:Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is $25.00-$35.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

Position

Temporary Lighting Technician

Location

Los Angeles

About the Organization

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.


EOE Statement

The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.

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