Assistant Head Electrician, Academy of Music

Title: Assistant Head Electrician, Academy of Music

Department: Production

Reports to: Ensemble Arts Philly Director of Production and Academy of Music IATSE Union Steward

Status: Union

Summary:

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (POEA) is seeking a qualified individual for the unionized stagehand position of Assistant Head Electrician at the Academy of Music. The individual in this position is a member of a close-knit team who support production activities at the Academy of Music.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with load-in, setup, rehearsal, performance, and load-out of presentations in the Academy of Music
• Supervise and lead the extra IATSE audio crew during load-in, rehearsal, performance and load-out for presentations in the Academy of Music
• Oversee the safe installation, operation, programming, maintenance and repair of audio systems, equipment and consoles
• Review, interpret and implement show paperwork, technical drawings, ground plans and riders
• Operation and maintenance of theatrical communication and video systems and equipment
• Operate and maintain all in-house theatrical equipment in the Academy of Music
• Maintain and monitor appropriate materials, equipment, tools and supplies as required for production support
• Ability and willingness to work across all departments during non-yellow card attractions
• Work within all theatrical disciplines and attend to wide range of duties as assigned
• Participate in long term project planning along with management; Develop and specify goals necessary to maintain and improve the department’s capabilities
• Assist with ensuring that all tenant installations conform to applicable fire and safety regulations, especially as regards the maintenance of fire lanes, and clear access to fire exits and emergency supplies

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Substantial experience with a variety of musical and staged attractions in one or more active, large scale metropolitan venues
• Significant experience working with theatrical audio and communication systems
• Proficiency in digital mixing consoles, RF systems, and playback tools
• Working knowledge of Dante and audio-over-IP protocols
• Working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot theatrical video projection systems, computer networks and modern stage technology and procedures
• Working knowledge of theatrical rigging systems and knot tying techniques
• Position requires leadership skills and the ability to work as a member of a diverse team while supporting one another to accomplish common goals
• Ability to work independently and in support of a department lead
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable interacting with all staff, management, artists, and the public in a professional manner
• Ability to anticipate potential problems and provide solutions
• Ability to attend to numerous projects concurrently; the ability to respond positively, effectively, and quickly to shifting priorities

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Affiliation with I.A.T.S.E. union, Local 8 is required after hiring
• Position will require movement and placement of theatrical objects, including prolonged durations of standing as well as pushing, pulling, and lifting items greater than 50lbs
• Position will require work at heights and on ladders & lifts
• Position will require work indoors, outdoors, and in intermittently noisy spaces
• Work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Resume and cover letter are required when applying for this position.

About The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly (POEA) brings together one of the world’s preeminent orchestras with the iconic venues that have anchored Philadelphia’s cultural life for nearly 170 years. As owner and operator of the Academy of Music, Miller Theater, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and the programming partner for the historic Forrest Theatre, POEA serves as a cornerstone of the city’s artistic and civic identity, welcoming one million people annually to a vibrant constellation of stages across Center City.

Representing both the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra and a dynamic roster of resident partners and visiting artists, POEA presents more than one-thousand events annually that represent a wide range of programming, including Broadway, classical, comedy, theater, jazz, dance, and family presentations, reflecting and serving the breadth of the region’s communities. Through innovative programming, robust educational initiatives, deep commitment to diverse communities, and expanding digital platforms, POEA acts as a convener and civic partner—bringing people together, fostering dialogue, and creating an expansive, inclusive future for the arts in Philadelphia and beyond.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or disability status.

Employees are expected to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, with or without job modification/reasonable accommodation. If an employee believes a job modification/reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources so that a review can be conducted. POEA strives to comply with the accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and other related federal, state, and local laws.