Description

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Light Engineer (Full Time, Exempt) 

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has an opening for a full-time, exempt Light Engineer in the Events Department.

Company Overview: Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum documents and interprets the history of country music—a musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city, the state, and the nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the museum proudly combines subject expertise, ambitious research, and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music, art, and history. The museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents. The museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.

What We Offer for Full-Time Staff: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays (13) and Floating Holidays (2)
• 401(K) with Up to 3% Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking and Transit Benefits
• Continuing Professional Offerings
• Complimentary Museum Admission (For Yourself, Family, and Friends)
• Reciprocal Partnerships with Local Venues (The Nashville Zoo, Dollywood Theme & Water Parks, National Museum of African American Music, tours at The Opry and The Ryman Auditorium, and more) 
• Up to 25% Discount in Retail Stores and Onsite Restaurant Venues
• Opportunities to Attend Exhibit Openings, Concerts and Special Events
• Employee Engagement Activities and Opportunities
• FSA and Dependent Care Options 
• Dog Friendly Work Environment
• Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities

Position Overview: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Light Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing lighting setups for various productions, including stage performances, concerts, television shows, and corporate meetings. Their job involves collaborating with directors, producers, and other members of the production team to achieve the desired visual atmosphere. Overall, the Light Engineer plays a crucial role in shaping the visual presentation of a production through strategic lighting design and execution. The Light Engineer reports to our internal production department

Specific Job Duties Include:

• Designing lighting plans: Creating lighting designs that enhance the mood, atmosphere, and visual aesthetics of a production while also considering technical and safety requirements.
• Selecting equipment: Choosing appropriate lighting fixtures, bulbs, filters, and other equipment needed to achieve the desired lighting effects within budget constraints.
• Rigging and installation: Overseeing the installation and setup of lighting equipment, including rigging lights, adjusting angles, and connecting electrical components.
• Programming lighting cues: Programming and operating lighting consoles to execute pre-designed lighting cues during live performances or recording sessions.
• Collaboration: Collaborating closely with directors, producers, set designers, and other crew members to ensure that lighting design aligns with the overall creative vision of the production.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving technical issues related to lighting equipment, wiring, or programming during rehearsals or performances.
• Safety compliance: Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices for handling electrical equipment and rigging lighting fixtures to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Budget management: Managing the lighting department’s budget, including expenses related to equipment rental, purchases, and maintenance.
• Training and supervision: Providing guidance and supervision to lighting crew members, including electricians, technicians, and assistants, to ensure that lighting setups are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Keeping abreast of industry trends: Staying updated on the latest lighting technologies, techniques, and trends to continuously improve the quality and creativity of lighting designs.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of programming and operating MA2 and MA3 as well as HOG4 consoles.
• Must be willing to work weekends, early mornings and/ or late evenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years live production industry on the job experience console operation for live events.

Key Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Maintain a great attitude and be flexible with change in a service environment.

Notes to Applicant:

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the varied attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique, and we believe that fostering a culture of inclusion is essential to institutional excellence. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively seeking opportunities to learn about and establish practices that further facilitate equity. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristics, age, membership in an employee organization, military or veteran status, or other non-merit factor. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for open positions. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment verification, including federally mandated E-Verify processes, as required for position.

Due to the high volume of applications received for this position, hiring managers will only contact candidates they are interested in scheduling for an interview. Please refrain from calling to inquire about the status of your application. 

Please upload a resume and cover letter when applying for the position.

Applications are only accepted online on our career page: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/careers