Sound and Lighting Supervisor 00465

Media Specialist II

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Non Exempt

Full Time

General Public

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This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

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Theater & Dance at CNU is an energetic, production-driven program with 10 full-time faculty and 100 majors. The University offers a BA in theater with a choice of six concentrations and a popular dance minor. In addition to an ambitious production schedule, the program also offers an annual dance concert and various student directed performances. The Department is housed in the world-class Ferguson Center for the Arts boasting state-of-the-art studios and classrooms, fully equipped design labs and construction shops, and three distinct performance venues. The Theater and Dance faculty is comprised of highly credentialed theater professionals who maintain an atmosphere of collegiality and supportive collaboration. Candidates wishing to know more about the program and its exceptionally high production values are invited to visit

The Lighting and Sound Supervisor is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of all lighting and sound aspects for the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, primarily focused on Theatre & Dance Program productions and associated spaces. This includes overseeing the lighting and sound labs/shop/storage areas during specified hours as determined by the University and the Department. These hours are currently specified as Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, with the understanding that production needs will require evening and weekend work. Additionally, the supervisor will assist with and oversee recording and streaming select ensembles in the music program. Moreover, the position will supervise students in a lab setting within theatre productions, focusing on lighting and sound technologies and practices. The Supervisor will collaborate with the Lighting and Sound Designer, faculty, guest directors, and students to ensure lighting and sound designs are realized safely, efficiently, and to specifications. Key responsibilities include setting up and preparing work areas and performance spaces for lighting and sound; managing the load-in, hang, focus, programming, and strike of lighting and sound for all productions; attending and supporting technical rehearsals and performances as assigned; assigning duties to student workers and student assistants; establishing and prioritizing work schedules to meet production deadlines; checking and approving student work; and ensuring that all lighting and sound equipment, shops, and performance spaces are maintained in a safe, clean, and organized manner.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and knowledge of relevant safety standards.
• Proficiency in theatrical sound equipment, including microphones (wired and wireless), mixing consoles (analog and digital), amplifiers, speakers, playback systems, and intercom systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of theatrical lighting equipment, including conventional fixtures, intelligent lighting, dimming systems, and control consoles (ETC Eos family).
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, safe electrical practices, and theatrical rigging principles as they apply to lighting and sound.
• Ability to read and interpret lighting plots, speaker plots, system diagrams, and other production drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and guide students with varying levels of experience in a hands-on, lab-based learning environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and guest artists.
• Familiarity with relevant software for lighting design (Vectorworks, Lightwright) and sound design/editing (QLab, Pro Tools, Reaper).
• Ability to manage inventory, maintenance, and repair of lighting and sound equipment.

Education :

• High school graduate or equivalent education and experience that equates to a high school diploma

• Previous technical theatrical sound and lighting experience
• Previous experience hanging and focusing sound/lighting equipment and basic rigging

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; or equivalent with experience and/or training that equates to the degree requirement.

• Previous technical theatrical sound/lighting experience in an educational setting.
• Previous experience hanging and focusing sound/lighting equipment and basic rigging.
• Previous related supervisory experience.
• Previous experience using counter weight systems and basic rigging.
• Previous experience drafting and reading sound/lighting CAD drawings.

Starting at $41,121

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit .

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• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

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08/12/2025

08/27/2025

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CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.