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Harp's Food Stores

Lighting Technician

Springdale, AR · On-site

Lighting Technician: The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can manage his or her own daily workload, operate well under pressure, and balance competing priorities. Responsibilities include the ...

SeaWorld

Show Lighting Technician

Busch, AR

Seasonal Show Lighting Technincian What you get to do: * Participates as an integral contributor to the Theatrical Services and Entertainment Show Operations teams. * Executes the operation and ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for lighting in Arkansas is $17.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.33 and $20.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectLightingElectrical Technician
CertificationsLighting certifications, electrical safetyElectrical certifications, safety licenses
Work EnvironmentStage, film, architectural projectsConstruction sites, industrial settings
Industry UsageEntertainment, architecture, eventsConstruction, manufacturing, maintenance

Lighting specialists focus on designing and installing lighting systems for various environments, often requiring specific lighting certifications. Electrical Technicians handle broader electrical systems, including wiring and troubleshooting across multiple industries. While both roles require electrical knowledge, Lighting professionals specialize in lighting design and fixtures, making their work more specific to illumination projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lighting technician?

To thrive as a Lighting Technician, you need a solid understanding of lighting design, electrical systems, and safety regulations, often backed by a relevant technical diploma or training. Familiarity with lighting consoles, DMX control systems, and industry-standard fixtures is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you excel during setup, live events, and troubleshooting. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and visually impactful lighting that enhances performances or productions.

What are some common challenges lighting technicians face when working on live events, and how can they prepare for them?

Lighting technicians working on live events often face challenges such as last-minute changes to the event schedule, adapting to different venue layouts, and troubleshooting equipment under tight time constraints. Being well-prepared involves conducting thorough pre-event checks, familiarizing themselves with the venue's infrastructure, and maintaining clear communication with the production team. Staying adaptable, keeping backup equipment on hand, and continuously updating technical skills can help lighting technicians handle these challenges smoothly and ensure successful event execution.

What are jobs in the lighting industry?

Lighting offers a variety of career opportunities. Examples include working for an electrical products manufacturing company or an energy services company. You can also work as an independent lighting designer, a distributor or wholesaler, a manager or salesperson at a showroom, or a fixture manufacturer. Some people work as a technician to install and setup lighting for homes or businesses. Other people focus on sales. Depending on the career path that you take, other duties and responsibilities might include working to design lighting and fixtures, working in production to create items associated with lighting, or managing lighting stores or factories.

What is a lighting professional?

Lighting professionals are experts who design, install, and manage lighting systems for various environments such as theaters, film sets, concerts, architectural spaces, and events. They ensure that the lighting enhances visibility, mood, and aesthetics, as well as meets technical requirements for safety and efficiency. Their work often involves selecting appropriate lighting equipment, programming lighting effects, and collaborating with other professionals like directors or architects to achieve the desired visual impact.
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Infographic showing various Lighting job openings in Arkansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,605 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Lighting Technician

Atomic Weapons Establishment

Bentonville, AR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

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 number and location of equipment, as well as detailed repair logs
  • Assisting with a variety of production related prep, planning, and facilitation at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary.
  • Attending meetings and walkthroughs as a representative of the production team.
  • Performing additional duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Assist with a variety of production related prep, planning, and facilitation.
  • Attend meetings and walkthroughs as a representative of the production team

Qualifications and Skills:
Education, Training, and Traits
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Extensive competency with Audio-Visual systems, including digital audio mixing consoles, wireless microphone management, projection control systems such as Crestron, static and intelligent lighting systems, and more
  • Proficiency with standard office equipment including basic computer literacy (word processing, spread sheets, e-mail, etc.) telephone, and copy machines
  • Ability to calmy and professionally adapt to changes in plans or the environment.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability and willingness to be a team player both within the department and throughout the entire organization
  • Flexibility to work adaptable schedules including long days, evenings, and weekends

Work Experience
  • A minimum of two (2) years experience in lighting is required.
  • The ideal candidate has familiarity with Vectorworks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physical demands: Vision and hearing abilities to perform the essential duties as outlined above. Physical abilities required include a good level of fitness and the ability to perform manual labor including the occasional installation and operation of audio and video equipment, working from ladders and in elevated positions, and working in indoor and outdoor performing areas.
  • Work Environment: Work will be performed in a theater and concert hall environment, museum and other performance spaces, and in communities served. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, with the exception of concert performances.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.
Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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