Lighting Technician, Camp Kaleidoscope, Sumer Day Camp

Are you an experienced Lighting Technician looking for a fun and creative summer job? Join our team at Camp Kaleidoscope as a part-time Lighting Technician! As a Lighting Technician, you will be responsible for setting up and operating lighting systems for performances, events, and activities throughout the summer. Camp Kaleidoscope is a vibrant and creative day camp located in Newton, Massachusetts. Our campers are excited about music, arts, science, and the outdoors, and we are looking for a talented Lighting Technician who can help create memorable experiences for them.

The starting salary for this position is $22.00 per hour. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity. This is a part-time position of +/- 20 hours per week. The full camp season is June 17 - August 16. The schedule for the season is as follows:

• July 10, 4 pm – 8 pm cue-to-cue, programming lights
• July 15, 18, 9 am – 1 pm rehearsals and adjustments
• July 18, 5 pm – 9 pm (show night) operating light booth
•  August 7, 4 pm – 8 pm cue-to-cue, programming lights
• August 12, 15, 9 am – 1 pm rehearsals and adjustments
• August 15, 5 pm – 9 pm (show night)

Responsibilities:

• Produce lighting design and operation for two fully staged musical theater productions each summer, one every four weeks.
• Modify lighting and cues as needed.
• Work under the direction of the Theater Director and collaborate closely with the camp theater production staff/team.
• Display flexibility and a positive attitude throughout the production process.

At JCC Greater Boston, we strive to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment to campers and staff from all backgrounds and beliefs. We value diversity and are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. If you are passionate about lighting design and want to be part of a dynamic camp experience, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Lighting Design, Technical Theater, or related field, and 2+ years’ experience in lighting design and operation. Must be able to work collaboratively and efficiently.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and familiarity with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and direction into costumes and props for campers.
• Outstanding project management skills from design to implementation, managing deadlines with great attention to detail and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and manage situations effectively and diplomatically; ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances.
• Must be a self-starter who takes the initiative.
• Superb interpersonal and active listening skills
• Works well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Physical Requirements: Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities. Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (lighting equipment, children’s backpacks, etc.). Able to stand for long periods of time and work at heights using ladders or other equipment.

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Organization

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff gave a rating of close to 90% positive for their experiences in direct management and organizational alignment. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding position where you care for a community, the JCC Greater Boston provides competitive benefits including:

• A competitive salary

• A fun, active work culture and community
• Complimentary summer access to the JCC Greater Boston facility in Newton – offering indoor swimming and workout facilities
• Parents working full time may have their child attend camp for free for the weeks they are working
• Outstanding working environment, including convenient, free parking
• Camp Kaleidoscope offers free camp bus service from Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury and Wayland.

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization.