LIGHTING AND VIDEO PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN presso Longwood Gardens

As one of the great gardens of the world Longwood Gardens is rooted in a steadfast mission of bringing joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Across our many departments, each and every staff member creates the magic that makes our Gardens distinctive. Our team of dynamic professionals is what sets us apart, and our spirit of legacy, innovation, and opportunity is what guides us. While beauty is our heart, our people are our soul. 

 The Arts at Longwood Gardens offer unparalleled programs and experiences in our unique venues with an exquisite symphony of performance and place. Guests enjoy our Summer Concert Series in the Open-Air Theatre, live entertainment in the beer garden, Fireworks, Illuminated Fountain Performances, and year-long programming featuring our resident instruments - our 10,010 pipe Aeolian organ and our 62-bell Carillon housed in our Chimes Tower. In addition to the more formal programs, we are proud that our arts programming continues to evolve and adapt, just as our founder, Pierre S. du Pont, showcased the leading artists of his time in these spectacular settings.

Longwood Gardens is seeking a full-time Lighting and Video Production Technician to join our Artistic Programming team. The Lighting and Video Production Technician is responsible for lighting and video needs of the department, and other areas including special effects, automation, and systems integration, from project and performance specific ideation, planning, and implementation, to equipment specification, acquisition, upgrade and maintenance. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring safe and appropriate use of facilities and equipment across all spaces activated by the team, both permanent and temporary, including recommending and generating SOPs, safety and training protocols, and innovative solutions for improving future operations.
• Serving in a variety of roles connected to use of lighting, video, and other electronic applications, including systems designer, electrician, board operator, software programmer, and/or lighting or video technician for a variety of departmental programs, as assigned.
• For programs utilizing the lighting and video services of outside vendors, designers and operators, support project advance, rider review and quote soliciting, and assist with technical efforts of set-up, performance and strike.
• Demonstrating expert level skillset and the ability to lead a call in their area of expertise, through clear communication and direction, and problem solving
• Working in non-lighting/video technical areas when required, including as needed basic audio, staging, troubleshooting, and display monitoring.
• Ensuring work is completed to industry standards, safety procedures and organizational policies are followed by mentoring and guiding team members
• Supporting new program ideation, and existing program iteration and best practices improvements.
• Providing consultation and recommendations to internal teams for audio needs related to projects, including implementation, as assigned.
• Overseeing equipment inventory, storage, maintenance, upgrades and improvements, making recommendations for budget allocations to remain up to date for current operational requirements and future initiatives.
• Overseeing department’s equipment usage
• Remaining abreast of industry standards and guidelines regarding the latest lighting and video technologies and best practices.
• Identifying and mitigating risks and developing recommendations to enhance planning and execution to reduce risks, when needed.
• Upholding the standards of excellence for delivering an extraordinary experience both on and off stage.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Expert level experience in lighting and video production in multiple venues, formats, and performance genres
• Experience guiding a crew.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated strong stage and event management skills.
• Demonstrated adaptability experience and ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Strong guest service ethic is required. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate ladders, rigging, forklifts and person lifts and always upholds OSHA and Longwood safety requirements.
• Ability to lift and push equipment weighing at least 40 pounds and ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat, cold and rain.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Longwood Gardens is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates the complexities and differences of all living things. We welcome and respect diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. Diversity creates a more beautiful world, sparks innovation, and unites us.