Master Electrician/Lighting & Sound Designer

Wilkes University invites applicants for a Master Electrician / Lighting and Sound Designer; a full-time, salaried, 12-month position in the Division of Performing Arts. The Division of Performing Arts offers a BFA in Musical Theatre, a BA in Theatre Arts, and a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology, as well as minors in Music, Theatre, and Dance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising lighting hangs, focus, load-ins and load-outs; training and managing student crews; maintaining inventory of lighting and sound equipment; creating sound design and providing sound support for theatre productions, music concerts, dance concerts and lectures in the Darte Center for the Performing Arts; recruiting students to the Theatre Design and Technology major; and providing occasional technical support for additional events in the Darte Center. There is also the possibility of teaching 2-3 courses per year, if qualified, for additional compensation. The successful candidate will also be responsible for creating lighting and sound designs for two ballet productions produced by the Wilkes University Conservatory; additional lighting and sound design opportunities may be available, depending on interest and expertise.

Candidates with an MFA are preferred; candidates with a BFA/BA with significant professional experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will have prior master electrician experience in both professional and University settings; experience training and supervising student master electricians; familiarity with digital sound boards, digital sound and video recording, generation and editing software, and sound reinforcement using wireless microphones; and excellent communication, problem-solving and time-management skills. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, and compensation includes a standard benefits package.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.

Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three professional references with contact information (and relation to applicant). Review of applications begins immediately, and the position is open until filled. Position specific questions may be directed to Jon Liebetrau, Chair of Division of Performing Arts.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.