Lighting Designer

World Cafe Live is a nonprofit organization founded on the principles of welcoming. Our mission is to open doors to shared music and culinary experiences that create connections, inspire learning and celebrate who we all are. We are a place for music. We are a place for learning. We are a place for community.

Since opening in 2004, we have been a vibrant hub for independent live music in Philadelphia. We invite over 150,000 people through our doors every year, supporting emerging and established artists, creating educational programs, and welcoming audiences of all ages and abilities. In addition to presenting over 500 shows each year, World Cafe Live offers great food and beverages daily and caters over two hundred special events annually.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create a space where you can bring your authentic whole self to work. We look forward to you joining our team.

Lighting Designer

A lighting designer at World Cafe Live offers a great opportunity for a talented, creative, and energetic live events professional to bring their dedication and excitement to two unique spaces in Philadelphia. The World Cafe Live footprint includes both The Lounge (a restaurant and bar that accommodates 140 seated or 220 standing), and The Music Hall that comfortably seats 300 and expands to accommodate 650 standing. This position revolves around operating the lighting equipment for live concerts, segment tapings, and other events

Lighting Designers will be part of team reporting to the Production Manager. This is a part-time hourly position with possibility for benefits.

Primary Duties

• managing the house lighting systems
• assisting touring crews with any of their traveling equipment, and integrating those systems as needed
• loading artist equipment in and out of the venue, troubleshooting technical issues, and performing routine maintenance on lighting equipment and fixtures
• welcoming artists and supporting their needs during their time on site
• support peers and management in providing the safest and most positive work environment
  
  
  

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Positive attitude, especially in challenging situations
• Team oriented mindset, with the ability to work indepenently
• Minimum of three years of experience as a lighting for live events
• Basic knowledge of equipment and requred technology
• Ability to multi-task in a high-paced atmosphere
• Ability to stand for 8 hours in a row and lift 50lbs in elevated temperatures
• Must have reliable transportation to Philadelphia
• Availability to work flexible hours primarily including nights and weekends
• Appreciation for independent, small business and live music
  
  
  

Compensation: This is an hourly position with a base hourly range of $21-$23. Additional benefits available with full-time status after an average of 28 hours/week.