Volunteer Opportunity
Lighting Technician
Location:
Sliema
Days/hours of Volunteering
flexible
Age Restrictions
18+
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Typical responsibilities:
| – Assist with planning and setting up lighting for productions (rigging, focusing, and programming lights). – Operate lighting consoles during rehearsals and live performances. – Working under the theatre’s exclusive AV supplier to achieve the desired lighting design. – Conduct lighting checks before each show to ensure equipment is working properly. – Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly during rehearsals or performances. – Maintain, clean, and safely store lighting equipment after use. – Assist in updating or improving the theatre’s lighting systems as needed. – Support safe working practices when working at height or with electrical equipment. |
Desirable skills:
– Basic knowledge of stage lighting and equipment (rigs, dimmers, lighting consoles).
– Attention to detail and an eye for visual presentation.
– Ability to follow cues and instructions precisely during live shows.
– Technical problem-solving skills.
– Teamwork and good communication with the production team.
– Reliability and punctuality.
Optional however very useful: prior experience with lighting design and knowledge of DMX control systems.
About the Voluntary Organisation:
Teatru Salesjan
Teatru Salesjan is a community theatre located in Sliema, Malta. It’s part of the Salesian community, which is a Roman Catholic religious order founded by Saint John Bosco. The theatre is not only a space for performing arts but also a hub for cultural and community events. Given its connection to the Salesian order, it often promotes values of education, youth development, and community engagement.