Head Electrician

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is seeking a Head of Electrics to work in the BAM Harvey Theater. The successful candidate for this position will be a strong leader that is able to work successfully with other members of a large team. This position requires an exceptional work ethic and significant experience in theatrical lighting and electrics to support BAM’s presented and produced works. This position requires excellent communication in order to work successfully with other members of the crew, Production staff and visiting companies.

This position’s contracted work begins September 2, 2025 .

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:

• Collaborate with all stagehands, departments and production management to work with first class artists and companies to present cutting-edge, internationally renowned performances and art.

• Responsible for performing and supervising electrical and lighting operation, installation and maintenance in the Harvey Theater as a working member of the crew.
• Lead, assign and supervise lighting crews performing diverse tasks while simultaneously performing his/her own work assignments.
• Load-in, hang, and focus light plots as well as install set install practical lighting and electrics in the BAM Harvey Theater.
• Identify crewing needs for productions and events in conjunction with BAM Production Staff and the Crew Chief. Evaluate potential crew qualifications and ensuring they are qualified and match their competencies to position requirements.
• Work with Crew Chief and BAM Production Staff to ensure crew consists of a diverse and equitable workforce
• Enforce standards of operation in electrics and lighting that are safe for both personnel and equipment.
• Collaborate with BAM and Visiting Company Production Staff with advance planning for a show or event by interpreting ground plans and technical drawings.
• Create all necessary paperwork based on above information including rental lists, equipment purchases, running lists and expendables
• Represent the Electrics Department in production meetings.
• Perform lighting and electrical maintenance throughout the BAM Harvey Theater.

• 10 years experience in lighting and electrical stage work
• Advanced knowledge of theatrical and scenic lighting, including the ability to interpret and read technical drawings and designs, and to create and execute the plan to install, operate, maintain and strike said scenery
• Work will at times require working irregular hours and standing for extended periods of time while lifting and carrying equipment onstage. It will occasionally require pushing heavy weights or lifting and carrying weights up to 50 pounds with team assistance.
• Advanced knowledge of theatrical and arena lighting, including the ability to troubleshoot and operate light boards, lighting systems, moving and conventional lighting units and other equipment
• ETCP Entertainment Theater and Arena Electric Certification within 364 days of hire date. This certification must be kept up to date.
• Knowledge or expertise with Vectorworks, Lightwright, and/or Autocad a plus
• Computer knowledge including e-mail & web search ability.
• Union Affiliation: If not currently a member, the successful candidate will be required to join IATSE Local 4.

Compensation: Salary and Benefits will be provided per the IATSE Local 4 CBA (union) specifications, includes:

• Commitment of 40 consecutive weeks with 40 hours per week
• Hourly rate of $56.08 with significant additional OT
• Fully funded Local 4 Healthcare Days
• Paid Vacation per CBA
• Contributions to Local 4 Pension and Annuity
• Perks include comp tickets, neighborhood discounts and more

Working Conditions: Medium Work (Category 4): Work will at times require working irregular hours and standing for extended periods of time while lifting and carrying equipment onstage. It will occasionally require pushing heavy weights or lifting and carrying weights up to 50 pounds with team assistance.

Application Instructions: Must complete an online application through BAM's website - no phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please.

Internal Applicants must apply through BAM's website .

Employees must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for an interview:

• Completed at least 1 year of continuous, active service in current position. (Positions excluded include, but are not limited to, temporary assignments, and probationary employees):
  • Meet the experience and skills requirements as outlined in the job post;
  • Be employed in the current position for at least one year:
  • Performed in a satisfactory manner without any corrective actions in the last 12 months

Brooklyn Academy of Music an Equal Opportunity Employer. BAM recognizes that historic institutional practices lead to a non-inclusive environment and is working to address diversity inclusion in all forms. Not uncommon when addressing power and privilege, individuals in BAM are experiencing their own pace during this process. The Production department supports and continues to take part in this process.