Lighting Engineer

Posting Details I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary: Events & Venues at the George Washington University (a department in the Division of Safety & Operations) designs, produces, and manages events on the Foggy Bottom Campus. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients both in the community and outside of the community. We provide spaces for our students, faculty, staff, and guests to host events, meetings, and gatherings. We highlight university traditions, produce memorable guest speaker events, and coordinate many other activities unique to our campus with local, national, and international acclaim. Our record of excellence, support, and cooperation is one that we are proud of.

Events & Venues are seeking temporary Lighting Engineers. This role will be part-time with an on-call reporting status. Additionally, this role will require working occasional nights and weekends. The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Operate lights for rehearsals and shows
• Design shows as needs arise
• Read, edit and update lighting plots
• Maintain and supervise maintenance of Lisner Auditorium’s lighting equipment and inventory
• Report on the status of show needs and maintenance needs to the Venue Manager
• Supervise crew on lighting calls (only for Inter II and Master categories)
• Assist other departments (Sound, Audio Visual, carpentry, rigging, etc.) as needed under the direction of the Venue Manager
• Work with and supervise other GWU venues and students with their lighting needs
• Recommend upgrades and improvements in lighting needs for the auditorium and other GWU venues
• Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in VectorWorks or AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and other basic computer software programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation

Family Sub-Family Stream Level Full-Time/Part-Time: Hours Per Week: Varies; approximately 20 hours per week

Hiring Range $32.42 - $55.90

Work Schedule: Varies; Monday-Sunday, Evenings

Position Designation: Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person)

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants: This role will be part-time with an on-call reporting status. Additionally, this role will require working occasional nights and weekends. This role will report to the Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington DC.

Position Type: Posting Number: T001129

Job Open Date: 06/16/2026

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled: No

Applicant Review Will Commence On: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.