Technology Manager, Theater Arts Lighting

JOB OVERVIEW

Events & Venues at the George Washington University (a department in the Safety & Facilities Division) designs, produces, and manages events on the Foggy Bottom Campus. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients both in the community and outside of the community. We provide spaces for our students, faculty, staff, and guests to host events, meetings, and gatherings. We highlight university traditions, produce memorable guest speaker events, and coordinate many other activities unique to our campus with local, national, and international acclaim.

Our record of excellence, support, and cooperation is one that we are proud of.

Events & Venues is seeking a Technology Manager, Theater Arts Lighting
. This role will require working occasional nights and weekends. The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Operates lights for rehearsals and shows.
• Designs shows as needs arise.
• Reads, edits and updates lighting plots.
• Maintains and supervises maintenance of Lisner Auditorium's lighting equipment and inventory.
• Reports on the status of show needs and maintenance needs to the Production Manager.
• Supervises crew on lighting calls (only for Inter II and Master categories).
• Assists other departments (sound, audio visual, carpentry, rigging, etc.) as needed under the direction of the Production Manager.
• Works with and supervises other GWU venues and students with their lighting needs.
• Recommends upgrades and improvements in lighting needs for the auditorium and other GWU venues.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Proficiency in Vector Works or AutoCAD, EOS hardware and software, QLab software, Microsoft Office, and other basic computer software programs is desired.

$53,912.51 - $93,730.24

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation
• Family: Museum & Performing Arts
• Sub-Family: Performing Arts
• Stream: Management
• Level: Level 1
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm, with flexibility to work occasional nights and/or weekends
• Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
• Employee Onsite Status
  :
  On-campus (in person)
• Telework: No
• Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
• Internal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide)
• Posting Number: S014032
• Job Open Date: 02/03/2026
• Job Close Date: 02/06/2026
• Background Screening
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  Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
• EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.