Lighting & Sound Supervisor

Ailey II

Salary | Full-Time

Posted March 28, 2024

AILEY is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as our Ailey II Lighting & Sound Supervisor reporting to the Ailey II Company Manager within the Ailey II Production department.

Position Summary

Ailey II, the junior company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Lighting & Sound Supervisor. This position is responsible for all lighting and sound elements of Ailey II domestic and international tours, performances, outreach programs, and special events. The Lighting & Sound Supervisor will be responsible for recreating the lighting and sound designs for all performances. This position will report to Ailey II Company Manager.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, time management skills, and interpersonal skills. You must demonstrate a dedicated work ethic and must be willing and able to carry out duties as needed to ensure a safe and positive environment for the dancers. You must have the ability to adapt to a wide range of venue types and technical capabilities and ensure the highest quality lighting and sound possible with the resources available. You must demonstrate a history of successful teamwork in a small work group environment where mutual support, flexibility, and trust are key factors of a productive and friendly work environment. Prior experience in a similar position is required. Position to be filled immediately.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Communicate all lighting and sound details to Stage Manager and Company Manager.
Work with choreographers, lighting designers, and composers to deliver their artistic vision with the resources available.
Participate in truck pack and unpack at warehouse and at all performance venues.

Lighting

Prepare and maintain repertory lighting plots and associated paperwork for all performance engagements necessary such as but not limited to: plans, sections, focus charts, instrument schedules, channel hookups, magic sheets, line set schedules, rental shop orders.
Operate lighting consoles when necessary (ETC Express, ION, EOS, Strand 520i).
Coordinate and manage lighting plot based on programming needs of each individual venue/or performance.
Coordinate hang and call focus of light plot with local crew.
Maintain and create CAD (Vectorworks) files and drawings for all production related items (e.g., lighting plots, line schedule, lightwright hookups, ground plans, elevations, sections, color change books).
Create lighting tracking sheets, ballet info sheets and detailed focus charts for all new works.
Create and maintain lighting show files for each touring season.
Develop and maintain important relationships with associated vendors.
Develop and maintain high level of quality and aesthetic of lighting designs.
Make adjustments to lighting designs based on venue challenges with full understanding of choreographer and designer’s vision.

Sound

Create, maintain and program QLab sound files for active Ailey II repertory.
Create and maintain performance quality audio library all ballets.
Coordinate and supervise set up of sound systems for performance including monitors for the dancers and sound check for all performances.
Operate sound equipment when necessary, including audio consoles.
Facilitate setup of performance and communication systems including; headsets & paging system. Manage portable sound system for rehearsals and class.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of four years of live theater, touring dance, concerts, and/or production experience.
Functional competencies in use and operation of production lighting and sound equipment.
Computer skills: Mac OS X, Windows OS, MS Office, Vectorworks 14, Lightwright 5, ETC offline and console programming software, moving light programming knowledge, AVID Protools, QLab, and Digital Sound Consoles.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work graciously in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with diplomacy and tact.
Experience working with the stagehands in union and non-union environments.
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
Valid Passport and Drivers License

Compensation

$1,300-$1,400 per week

Benefits include health/dental insurance (including EAP), flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement plan, and commuter benefits.

The advertised pay rate is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

How to Apply

Click on the apply link below and upload a file for each application requirement (accepted formats include .doc, .docx, or .pdf). Please include your name in the file names of each document. Only applicants who submit the following will be considered:

Resume
Cover letter detailing your interest in this position
Contact information for three professional references

Applications will not be considered without these items. No phone calls, please.

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NOTE: Due to the volume of submissions from job applicants, we are only able to follow up with candidates who we believe are a strong match to the requirements of the position as advertised. Thank you for your interest in working at Ailey.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

ABOUT AILEY

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, and Ailey Extension.

The organization’s mission is to further the pioneering work of the choreographer, dancer, and cultural leader Alvin Ailey by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.The Ailey organization uses the beauty and humanity of the African-American heritage and other cultures to inspire and unite people of all races, ages, and backgrounds.

Annually, nearly 500,000 people experience Ailey performances and programs. Designated “Cultural Ambassador to the World” by the U.S. Congress, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has 32 of the most talented dancers in the world and a diverse repertory that is unparalleled in modern dance. A typical year includes engagements in its home base of New York City with five weeks each winter at New York City Center, a North American tour that visits 20+ cities, and extensive international touring.

The multi-faceted Ailey organization also encompasses: Ailey II, a widely-touring second company that showcases "the next generation of dance"; The Ailey School, which provides world-class training to students ages 3-25; Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, which provide people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds with the opportunity to explore dance, build self-esteem, and develop life skills; and Ailey Extension, which offers dozens of “real classes for real people” each week at Ailey’s building in midtown Manhattan, The Joan Weill Center for Dance.