Lighting Technician / Event Technician (m/f/d) for the “Deutsche Theater Göttingen”

We are looking to fill the position of a lighting technician or event technician (m/f/d) as soon as possible

in our lighting department on a part-time basis (29.25 hours/week). The position is initially a 1-year fixed-term contract.

The Deutsches Theater Göttingen is a theater company that, with over 180 employees—including 26 permanently contracted actors—stages approximately 25 new productions per season. Across three venues, it offers a diverse repertoire spanning classical, modern, and musical theater, as well as children’s and youth theater.

Your responsibilities:

• Technical operation and maintenance of lighting systems and equipment

• Lighting setups for performances and final rehearsals

• Production-related electrical work

• Providing lighting support for rehearsals and performances

• Minor repairs and maintenance work on all of the theater’s electrical systems

• Setting up and taking down spotlights and lighting equipment

What we offer:

• Initial one-year fixed-term employment contract with the collective bargaining benefits of the public sector (compensation according to the TVöD – Pay Grade 5, company pension plan, annual bonus, overtime pay, theater operations allowance, additional vacation time)

• Diverse and responsible work in an artistic field with great potential for technical input

• Subsidy for the D-Jobticket

• Attractive employee benefits for attending theater performances

• Company health management program

The Deutsches Theater Göttingen promotes equality among its employees and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified professionals, regardless of gender, ethnic, cultural, or social background, age, religion, worldview, disability, or sexual identity.

Your Profile:

• Completed training in an electronics-related field or as an event technician

• Basic knowledge of lighting and electronics, as well as manual dexterity

• Reliability and the ability to work well in a team

• Physical stamina and no difficulty working on ladders or at great heights

• Interest in and enjoyment of theater operations

• Willingness to work flexible hours according to the duty roster; work may also include weekends and holidays