Lighting Technician, L2 (Seasonal)

WHO WE ARE
Avant Gardner is New York City's premier event space and producer. Its flagship venue, The Brooklyn Mirage, is the crown jewel of New York City entertainment and one of the most iconic venues in the world. Avant Gardner’s 80,000 square foot complex occupies an entire city block of East Williamsburg, highlighted by the space’s unrivaled audiovisual features including a 200 foot wide, 15k resolution video wall. Voted North America's 'Best Large Club' in 2022 and 2023 and ranked top ten globally by DJ Mag, Avant Gardner has welcomed sold out shows featuring today's top acts and emerging global stars including Drake, Skrillex, Turnstile, Four Tet, John Summit, Glass Animals, Carl Cox, Keinemusik, Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, Marshmello, Reneé Rapp, Rina Sawayama, Rüfüs Du Sol, SOFI TUKKER, Tiësto, and many more. Avant Gardner’s portfolio includes event brands such as The Cityfox Experience along with programming across New York City. For more information, visit .
THE JOB
We are seeking a Lighting Technician/L2 in the East Williamsburg/Bushwick area. Avant Gardner is actively accepting resumes from lighting techs with skills in electrics, lighting, and production for a seasonal position.. The Lighting Technician/L2 is responsible for maintaining the Production Department’s lighting inventory (both architectural and entertainment) and atmospheric effects for each show. In addition to these responsibilities, the Lighting Technician/L2 also assists in lighting and electrical installations for the venue as a whole.
WHO YOU ARE
Someone who is highly organized
Someone who is able to juggle multiple projects at once and prioritize with a high degree of accuracy
Someone who is reliable and has a “no task too small” attitude
Someone who can keep calm under high pressure situations
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Hang, Circuit, and Focus Lighting from plots
Maintain documentation for electrics, lighting, and associated networking
Repair and maintenance of lighting and electrical inventory
Provide support for Lighting Programmers during events
REQUIRED SKILLS &
QUALIFICATIONS
Required proficiency in the Google Workspace suite, and its applications such asDocs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive- including Shared Drives, and Google Groups for seamless team communication. Basic training is provided to ensure effective utilization of these tools for collaboration, communication, and document management.
3-5 Years of relevant professional experience
Skills in lighting installations within entertainment and permanent scenarios
Motivated, responsible, and punctual
Team-oriented attitude
Basic Carpentry skills
PREFERRED SKILLS &
QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Vectorworks, and Lightwright
Proficiency in MA2/MA3 programming techniques
Knowledge of entertainment drafting standards
PHYSICAL FACTORS AND/OR ENVIRONMENT
Must be willing to work long shifts, including nights, weekends, and possible holidays
Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 50 pounds
Must be comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and other ariel equipment
Specific Vision Requirements:
Color Vision &
Depth Perception
COMPENSATION:
The hourly rate for this position starts at $35/h, and is negotiable based on experience.