Light Designer of Vienna Youth Players (Part-Time) at Town of Vienna – Vienna, Virginia

Salary: $25.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time No Benefits

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 03/24/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Location: Vienna, VA

Job Number: 00604

Division: Programs

Description: General Statement of Job

TOWN OF VIENNA, VA

Part-Time Seasonal Position
$25/hour

*Please attach a resume with your application*

The Vienna Youth Players (VYP) Light Designer would collaborate with the creative team, especially the Director and Assistant Director, to create and implement the lighting design for the show each summer. The light designer is responsible for setting up and focusing the light fixtures, recording light cues and creating a correlating light cue sheet, and returning the light fixtures to the plot given by the Vienna Community Center post-production. In addition, the lighting designer will teach a crew of students the procedures of light design and implementation. The light designer will be trained on safe and efficient use of Town equipment (such as the lift and scaffolding) and will be responsible for ensuring safe and proper use of the equipment by VYP staff. Lastly, the light designer will record cues and create a light cue sheet for general lighting that the Vienna Community Center may need for other events during June and July in collaboration with the Recreation Program Coordinator I: Arts & Culture.

The lighting designer works under the supervision of the Director of Vienna Youth Players.

Work Hours: The Lighting Designer will work with the Director, Assistant Director, and their light crew to schedule enough time to complete the lighting within the desired time frame and within the limitations of space reservation. The light fixtures must be returned to the standard plot provided by the VCC on the day of strike, which will either be on the last day of the show or the day after.

*Additional hours may be allocated if Light Designer is asked to run the board for performances.

7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, June and July

2026 Production Dates: July 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26

All new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of drug and TB tests.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Ultimately it is the director’s responsibility to complete tasks needed to produce the show so additional tasks may be required.

Essential Functions:

Schedule

Educate

• Teach students how to record cues, run the lightboard, make lighting adjustments, replace gels, as well as the elements of lighting design.
• Facilitate design creation with the light crew students.
• Offer constructive feedback to help students develop their light design skills.

Design

• Collaborate with the creative team to bring the Director’s vision to reality.
• Coordinate with the costume designer to ensure that the lighting balances with costumes.
• Work with the stage manager and directing team to ensure transitions are safe, quick and effective.

Implement

• Attend mandatory Snorkel Lift training annually.
• Check out the Snorkel Lift key and return to the VCC after each use.
• Hang and focus light fixtures.
• Record light cues.
• Create a light cue sheet.
• Record light cues and create a correlating light cue sheet of general lighting for the VCC to use for their summer events in collaboration with the Recreation Program Coordinator II, Events.
• Return lights to the plot provided by the VCC the day of strike.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to give, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to resolve disputes with firmness and impartiality.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties.
• Knowledge of first aid practices and techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate professional work habits including reliability, dependability, punctuality, adaptability, creativity, and enthusiasm for the job.
• Ability to fulfill all duties with ethical conduct, individual initiative, creative problem solving, and responsive service.
• Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and all those encountered in the course of work

Minimum Training and Experience

1-3 years of experience in tech theater or light design.

Preferred: bachelor’s degree in tech theater or related field.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must hold or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications. The Town of Vienna will provide training opportunities if needed.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The Town of Vienna is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Town of Vienna to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Benefits:

There are no benefits available with this position.