Lighting Technician

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron  Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization.   Job Description: Position Title: Lighting Technician FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Production Reports to: Production Manager Date Reviewed: May 2026   About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary: Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission. The Momentary is a contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. You belong here: make the most of this moment. Position Summary: The Lighting Technician will provide audio, video, and advanced lighting support to the staff and artists throughout Crystal Bridges & the Momentary, facilitating the wide variety of technical needs required to support or produce the performing arts offerings and events that will take place in each venue. The ideal Lighting Technician has experience in lighting equipment operation for meetings, conferences, concerts, lectures, dance, and theatre, with a self-motivated desire to expand their knowledge of the field. The position requires a passion for supporting the production of high-level events and contemporary performing arts. Principal Responsibilities: Supporting internal and external events across multiple departments by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Audio-VisualLighting equipment at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary Maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of lighting equipment and fixtures, Grand MA and ETC consoles, hoists, motors and truss. Communicating with touring acts, resident artists, and staff about their lighting needs. Interpreting and reviewing various plots. Acting as Light Board Operator for rehearsals and performances. Operating scissor lifts and fork lifts in a variety of environments. Rigging, focusing, cabling, inventorying and storing the facility’s lighting, projection and rigging equipment through utilization of hoists, lifts, ladders, and catwalk systems. Interpreting and generating technical paperwork such as stage plots, signal flow plans, and input lists Managing Audio-Visual-Lighting equipment inventory, including keeping detailed records of…