Master Electrician

divh2Master Electrician (Theater/Outdoor Venue)/h2pRWS Global is a full service, worldwide production company that provides the very best in custom-designed as well as pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry. Established in 2003, RWS Global was built from the ground up through the dedication and devotion of a hard-working team. We have experienced continued growth embracing our mission, Raise Your Experience./ppJob Description: Master Electrician (theater/outdoor venue) Type of Employment: Seasonal Pay Rate: Install: $1,500/week; Operation: $1,200/week Contract Dates: May 4th, 2026- September 20th, 2026 Location: Medora, ND (housing provided if needed)/ppThe Medora Musical and Gospel Brunch are two cornerstone productions of the summer entertainment season in Medora, North Dakota, presented by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and produced by RWS Global. The Medora Musical is a live, family-friendly, outdoor musical variety show that celebrates the spirit of the American West, the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, and the rugged beauty of the Badlands. Performed nightly in the stunning Burning Hills Amphitheatre, the show features a professional cast of singers, dancers, and musicians, along with live horses, and fireworks. The show runs from early June through early September, drawing thousands of guests from across the country. The Gospel Brunch is a joyful morning tradition hosted at the Town Square Show Hall, where a full Southern-style brunch is served alongside an uplifting, high-energy gospel concert. Featuring inspiring vocalists and a live band, the brunch highlights Medoras spirit of hospitality and community, with performances rooted in faith, hope, and tradition./ppBoth productions emphasize professionalism, creativity, and guest experience. Team members joining either or both productions can expect a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a strong sense of purpose and camaraderie. These shows are more than entertainment; they are a vital part of preserving and celebrating the unique cultural and historical fabric of Medora./ph3Position Overview/h3pThe Master Electrician is responsible for executing and maintaining the lighting design for both the Medora Musical and the Gospel Brunch. This includes oversight of all lighting systems, power distribution, equipment maintenance, and the supervision of lighting crew members during load-in, tech, performances, and strike. The Master Electrician is also responsible for curating all follow spot cue sheets in collaboration with the lighting designer and calling follow spot cues during performances. The ideal candidate is a highly organized leader with strong technical knowledge and a passion for live entertainment./ph3Key Responsibilities/h3ulliCollaborate with the lighting designer to implement and maintain the lighting design for both productions/liliCoordinate lighting hang, focus, and strike in accordance with the production schedule/liliOversee lighting equipment inventory, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting/liliProgram and maintain lighting consoles and networked lighting systems (ETC preferred)/liliManage and lead the lighting crew during load-ins, tech rehearsals, performances, and strikes/liliCreate and maintain follow spot cue sheets in coordination with the lighting designer/liliCall follow spot cues during performances for the duration of the season/liliEnsure all lighting and electrical systems are installed safely and in compliance with NEC, OSHA, and venue-specific safety guidelines/liliMaintain updated paperwork including light plots, channel hookups, and dimmer schedules/liliAssist in show support, including operating or calling lighting cues during performances as needed/liliCoordinate with other departments (audio, scenic, rigging, stage management) for safe and efficient operations/li/ulh3Essential Duties/h3ulliInstall and mount lighting, audio and AV equipment/liliInstall new cable runs while working on a ladder/liliTerminate cable ends, like phoenix connectors/liliTroubleshoot light show elements/liliSupport Technical Director in general technical installation/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliProven experience as a Master Electrician or lead electrician in a professional or academic theater setting/liliStrong working knowledge of ETC lighting systems, intelligent fixtures, and DMX/network protocols/liliExperience with low voltage fixtures and wireless practical units/liliExperience calling follow spot cues or working in show-calling capacity preferred/liliComfortable working at heights and in outdoor environments/liliProficient with lighting software (Lightwright, Vectorworks, ETC Eos Family) preferred/liliExcellent leadership and communication skills/liliAbility to lift 50+ lbs and work long hours, including weekends and evenings/liliValid drivers license/liliDegree or equivalent experience in theatrical lighting or technical theatre/li/ulh3Compensation Benefits/h3pInstall: $1,500/week; Operation: $1,200/week Unique opportunity to work on large-scale productions in a nationally recognized theatrical setting Travel, Housing, and Meals provided Please note: this show takes place in an outdoor venue in Medora, ND. Housing will be provided if needed./ph3Minimum Qualifications/h3pEDUCATION: Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: Vocational or technical training Field of Study: welding, engineering, rigging, carpentry, electronics, audio, construction, electrician. The knowledge needed for this position are often not found in traditional college educations. Technical theatre education will be the closest thing, but so would any education in audio, lighting, electronics, rigging, welding, carpentry, design, 3D modeling software. Its a myriad of technical skills that makes this a helpful education. EXPERIENCE: 2 to 3 years of experience in the technical entertainment field LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Valid drivers license required. OSHA and similar construction safety certification(s) helpful./ph3Key Competencies/h3ulliBasic knowledge of a working theatrical space - hanging/focusing lighting instruments, running cabling, cable management, basic knots, awareness of other aspects of production and their needs from your position and from the space, ability to interpret and create light plots, basic paperwork/liliPortable power distribution - familiarity with system preferred/liliSolutions-based troubleshooting/liliFriendly and proactive personality/liliAbility to interface with clients, coworkers, and laborers to maintain a positive work environment/liliOrganizational skills in office and on-site/liliExcellent verbal communication skills and customer service - communicates through various mediums such as email, text, phone call, and in-person conversations./liliAwareness of dangers and hazards associated with job functions and willingness to mitigate those risks/liliExpert troubleshooting of technical issues in a theatrical/production setting/li/ulh3Work Environment/h3pWhile on-site, frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters. Master Electricians will often be on-site and need to work in hot/humid, cold/freezing, rain, and snow conditions to complete the job before the deadline./ph3Physical Effort/h3pModerate Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools. Electricians should be prepared to work at height in lifts when necessary./ph3Hazards/h3pFrequent existing or potential hazards. Moderate existing or potential hazards. While on-site, there is regular exposure to: working at heights over 50 feet, working in and around heavy equipment/ph3Contract Dates/h3pMay 4th - September 20th 2026/ph3Diversity and Inclusion Statement/h3pDIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employees individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements. So bring all of who you are, no questions asked./p/div

Created: 2026-03-04