Lighting Technician (m/f/d) for the “Münchner Volkstheater”

The Münchner Volkstheater is one of Munich’s leading drama theaters. In October 2021, the new Münchner Volkstheater opened in the Schlachthofviertel. The theater has three stages. Christian Stückl has been the artistic director since 2002. He opened the theater and, together with young directors and a young ensemble, forged a new identity for it. The program is complemented by readings, concerts, and panel discussions. Since 2005, the “Radikal jung” festival for young directors has been held annually. Through “Radikal jung,” the Munich Volkstheater presents successful productions by emerging directors. The festival supports young talents who have distinguished themselves in the German and European theater scene with their work.

Münchner Volkstheater GmbH is hiring a lighting operator (m/f/d) as of October 1, 2026, on a part-time basis (24 hours per week) for a fixed-term contract ending July 30, 2027.

Your responsibilities:

• Programming new productions at lighting consoles (GrandMA3)

• Supervising rehearsals and performances

• Setting up and dismantling lighting equipment 

• Operating and maintaining traditional and modern, digitally controlled lighting equipment

• Independently familiarizing yourself with new software versions

• Documenting production-specific lighting setups

We offer:

• A secure job in a central location in Munich

• A workplace with friendly, dedicated colleagues

• A fixed-term employment contract under the TVöD (Pay Grade 8) with a Munich allowance, annual bonus, theater operations allowance, shift allowance, and Sunday and holiday premiums

• An employment period from October 1, 2026, through July 30, 2027

• Public transportation subsidy, JobRad bike leasing 

Please submit your application (cover letter, resume, and references in a single PDF document) by September 14, 2026.

As an institution of the City of Munich, the Münchner Volkstheater actively promotes equality among all employees. We therefore welcome all applications regardless of cultural or social background, age, religion, ideology, disability, or sexual identity. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified, taking into account all circumstances of the individual case. Part-time employment is generally possible, subject to operational requirements.

Your Profile:

• Certification as an Event Technology Specialist 

• Several years of professional experience, preferably in theater, or alternatively, several years of experience operating GrandMA series lighting consoles

• Ability to maintain an overview even in complex DMX and Ethernet networks

• Strong communication skills and a solution-oriented approach to work

• An understanding of theater work; curiosity and flexibility to adapt to the working styles of different directing teams and lighting designers

• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, Sundays, and holidays