What are the responsibilities and job description for the Touring Head Electrician/TD position at The Hip Hop Nutcracker?
DESCRIPTION
TOURING HEAD ELECTRICIAN/TD
The Hip Hop Nutcracker — National Tour
About the Role
MEP— the producing and general management company behind The Hip Hop Nutcracker — is seeking a Head Electrician/TD for the show's upcoming national tour. This position leads the lighting department on the road and serves as the technical point person for each venue.
This position reports to the Production Manager, Production Electrician, and Assoc. Lighting Designer.
Key Responsibilities
*Support the lighting design team and Production Electrician during the rehearsal process
*Prep and maintain lighting equipment and supplies for the duration of the tour
*Collaborate with the Production Manager and PSM during the venue advance process on tour, providing venues with complete and accurate information on the FOH lighting plot and production needs, and submitting required paperwork on schedule
*Make adjustments to the production as required to accommodate venue space, load-in schedule, and FOH Lighting Plot, while preserving the integrity of the original design
*Oversee lighting load-in, notes, and load-out at every venue, updating moving light focus per venue
*Assist the PSM with the conventional lighting focus at each venue.
*Direct and check the work of local crew on the implementation of the advanced FOH lighting plot, including pre-hung units, cabling, and patch
*Direct and supervise the local crew during load-in and load-out, including rigging the pre-rig truss and stacking dance towers hung from chain motors.
*Operate the EOS lighting console during performances.
*Track departmental spending, inventory, and equipment condition throughout the tour
*Cross-train with other departments to help cover gaps in crew availability
*Supervise the Tech/A2 for the load and unload of the truck at each stop.
*Ensure all rented equipment is maintained, and returned/packed for storage at tour's end in collaboration with the *Production Manager and Production Electrician.
*Keep all production paperwork current for archival purposes
Qualifications
*5 years of experience in theatrical lighting, technical direction, or equivalent
*Experience supervising local crews, including IATSE house crews
*Experience with ETC EOS Lighting consoles, electrical power distribution, and moving light repair and maintenance; chain motors, pre-rig truss, some video experience a plus
*Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 100 lbs, stand for extended periods, climb stairs, and work at height (hanging, focusing, and cabling instruments)
*Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable mentoring early-career crew members and working across diverse communities
Compensation & Logistics
*Pay: $1,400/week
*Housing: Provided for the duration of the tour
*Travel: Travel will be by bus (overnight sleeper) and plane (pending length and time of jumps)
*Per diem: $75/day
*Pre-tour prep: Begins the week of October 26, 2026, (approx. two weeks prior to first performance)
*Tour dates: November 8, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (approximately 21 cities)
To Apply
Submit a resume and three references to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis [with priority given to those received by 8/9/26]. Cover letters are not required and will not be reviewed. No phone calls, please.
Submit a resume and three references to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis [with priority given to those received by 8/9/26]. Cover letters are not required and will not be reviewed. No phone calls, please.
MEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply.
SALARY
$1,400.00 – $1,400.00 per week
- NON-UNION