ABOUT US:
Got Light applies a fresh approach to lighting, audio, video, staging, and drape in the special event and wedding industry. We produce hundreds of events each year including some of the most notable events in the City, including major opening parties and social galas. Our company promotes team-building and maintains high employee retention rates by consistently creating a fun and dynamic work environment.
Make Art. Have Fun. Be Proud.
ABOUT THIS JOB:
Got Light is looking for skilled light board operators for special events, corporate events, general sessions, product launches, and more! This is an on-call position as an independent contractor. We're looking for people who can easily jump in to assist with various events!
DESIRED SKILLS
- Proficient on the grandMA3.
- Basic knowledge of electricity, power distribution, and lighting equipment.
- Installation and operation of uplighting, theatrical fixtures, LED lights, dimming/control.
- Able to work efficiently and under pressure.
- Comfortable making changes on the fly.
EXPERIENCE
- Working with clients and lighting designers.
- Busking and Cueing.
- Programming of static/ambient lighting as well as concert/performance lighting.
- DMX over Ethernet (ART-NET, sACN) networking.
- Basic knowledge of circuit loads.
SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY
- On-call / event based work.
- Nights/Late Hours/Weekends
- Independent Contractor position
IC REQUIREMENTS
- Business License (EIN) required.
- Carry $1M in liability insurance.
QUALIFICATIONS | PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- General knowledge of event production or technical theater.
- Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work quickly under pressure, and manage chaos with ease.
- Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
- Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working on ladders.
- Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists.
Got Light is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, protected medical condition or any other basis as defined by state, federal or local law. Got Light provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in both the hiring process and during employment as required by applicable federal, state and local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment any qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Top Skills
What We Do
Got Light is the San Francisco Bay Area's leader in providing immersive lighting and enhanced event environments, creating dramatic impact with lighting, audio, video, drape, staging and more!
From backyard weddings to ballroom general sessions, from boutique to blowout, our team can tackle events of any scale.
We ask LOTS of silly questions... "What's your linen color? Floral colors? Can we see your invitation?" We pride ourselves on not just being another vendor making a delivery, rather a team who cares about your guests' experience as much as you do.
We have built a reputation for providing five-star customer service, creative solutions and innovative designs for a diverse range of events.
Inspired by designers Russell Holt and Jon Retsky, got light offers over 25 years of combined experience in Lighting Design and Event Production. We are the experts at layering in color, texture, kinetic movement, and subtle highlights, taking your event from "lit" to "WOW!"
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Got Light is an officially certified LGBT Business Enterprise through the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce-NGLCC's Supplier Diversity Initiative.
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