Foreman (m/f/d) in the "Lighting" department for the "Staatstheater Mainz"

The Staatstheater Mainz GmbH is looking for a

Foreman (m/f/d) in the lighting department
preferably full-time

The Staatstheater Mainz is a multi-discipline theater consisting of music theater, drama, concert and contemporary dance. All divisions also develop productions for the children's and youth theater justmainz. 
The Staatstheater Mainz has four venues, which are used by all divisions in a broad repertoire. A total of around thirty premieres are produced each season.
There are around 390 permanent employees and almost as many temporary or guest workers at the theater, which also has its own theater catering.

Your future tasks:

• Organizing the daily operations of the lighting department (distribution of tasks, time and personnel planning, Reviewing the results)

• Managing smaller teams of lighting technicians

• Setting up, dismantling and/ dismantling and setting up the lighting technology for the changing repertoire

• Lighting up spotlights (conventional/automated)

• Piece-related relighting based on existing documentation

• Operating follow spotlights

• Creating piece-related documentation

• Maintenance, Maintenance and testing of our lighting equipment incl. the associated documentation

• Installation and special constructions for new productions

• Operation and, if necessary Programming of the lighting control panel

• Active cooperation in ensuring occupational safety, taking into account the relevant rules

We offer: 

• A safe, multi-faceted workplace at a multi-divisional company

• A collegial team and motivating working environment

• Pay in accordance with TVÖD regulations (intended classification EG7)

• Supplementary company pension

• Discounted Germany ticket

• Discounted parking card

• Company health management 

What else you should know:
The Staatstheater is particularly committed to equal opportunities for severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. The professional equality of all genders is guaranteed. We are happy to hear from applicants (m/f/d) of all nationalities.

Your way to us:
Are you curious? Then we look forward to receiving your informative online application (cover letter, CV, references) by 22.05.2026

We look forward to hearing from you!

What you should bring:

• Completed vocational training as a specialist in event technology or in a recognized apprenticeship in the electrical or electronic field

• Possibly several years of experience in the field of

• cultural and event technology

• Possibly several years of experience in the lighting sector of

• cultural and event technology

• Willingness to work alternating shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

• Driving license with at least class B

• Independent way of working, Sense of responsibility

• Technical understanding and manual dexterity

• Skills in English

• Willingness to participate in further professional training

• Willingness to participate in guest performances