Overhire Electrician
Gulfshore Playhouse
Naples, FLThis is a Freelance Job
OVERHIRE ELECTRICIAN - Gulfshore Playhouse
GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS OVERHIRE ELECTRICIAN
Status: Temporary hourly position
Contract Dates: November 9, 2026 - November 26, 2026
The Electrician will work as board operator/crew on assigned shows and assist other departments when needed.
The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and ability to work as a part of the team. Gulfshore Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Some weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at performances, special events, and/or meetings that may happen outside normal hours.
Skills:
• Knowledge of ETC Lighting Consoles
• Knowledge of ETC fixtures and intelligent light fixtures
• Knowledge in troubleshooting and repairing lighting fixtures and equipment
• Experience in hanging, circuiting, and focusing lighting fixtures
• Experience reading lighting plots and other lighting paperwork
• Creative problem-solving
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to manage time and productivity effectively
• Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines
Duties:
• Runs lighting console for assigned shows throughout the season
• Performs the pre and post show checklists
• Troubleshoot and repair lighting fixtures during the run of the show
• Attend lighting hang and focus for each production
• Read all reports and act on any notes
• Provide assistance in other departments as needed
• Adhere to all safety protocols at all times
• Provide support for special events
• Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• One to two years experience in the field (including at the college level)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Ability to climb ladders, use mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights
• Ability to work overhead with heavy equipment
• Ability to work in tight, enclosed spaces including ones in the air
• Ability to work in dark spaces
• Ability to stand for long periods of time depending on assignment
• Ability to work in an environment with haze and strobes
• Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools
Compensation: $20/hr Overtime after 40 hrs
Gulfshore Playhouse provides a travel stipend and housing during the contract
Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.
Additional Information
Gulfshore Playhouse is a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida, dedicated to producing high-quality theatre that exceeds the expectations of its cultured audience, many of whom are regular patrons from major cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals, including classics, Broadway hits, contemporary works, and world premieres. Gulfshore Playhouse is set to open the Gulfshore Playhouse Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility featuring a 350-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space in October of 2024. In 2022, it became the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), marking a significant milestone as the company experiences unprecedented growth within a collaborative and creative community.
