Spot Operator / Haunt Electrician

Job Dates:
Starting Date: 8/13/2026
End Date Options:
9/26 or 10/3/2026 End Dates for “Load In ONLY” Contract
11/14/2026 End Date for “Haunt Cast & Load Out” Contract

Pay:
  • $630/wk. Plus additional 20% compensation for Haunt opening week
  • Free Provided Housing
  • Travel Assistance Reimbursement at beginning and end of contract
  • Paid Sick Time(Contracted for 10 weeks or more)
The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County is seeking a SPOT OPERATOR / ELECTRICIAN to operate a spot for its remaining Summer 2026 Shows and then stay on for HAUNT LOAD IN and potentially HAUNT RUN/LOAD OUT. The Gateway is a professional non-profit theater located roughly 55 miles east of New York City on Long Island in Bellport, NY. A typical Gateway work week is 5 days. Haunt opening week is 6 days, with additional compensation. Salary is negotiable, and on-site housing is provided. Gateway will also assist with transportation to and from its location in New York.
Please submit a resume to [email protected].

COME FROM AWAY and R&H CINDERELLA YE show run and load outs will fall within this contract

The time period consists of: 
COME FROM AWAY and R&H CINDERELLA YE
GATEWAY’S HAUNTED PLAYHOUSE

Spot Operator/Haunt Technician Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Being a Spot Operator for remaining performances of Come From Away and R&H Cinderella YE
  • Cable management, cable management, cable management
  • Assist in maintaining a safe, secure, clean and organized -office, shop, work, and storage spaces
  • Loading in and changing over lighting and electrical elements for each production
  • Constructing Haunt lighting/automation effects on an as needed basis.
  • Loading and unloading of Haunt storage trailers.
Qualifications:
  • Proficient with spotlight operation and cable management
  • Ability to read plots and paperwork
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Capacity to solve problems
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work quickly and accurately with attention to detail
  • Ability to safely lift 60+ pounds
All Electricians will occasionally help in other areas of production on an a limited/as needed basis. Staff positions in all departments will be expected to promote a healthy and safe working environment.

The Gateway is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Gateway is dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Send a resume to our Production Department via e-mail: [email protected]
Please include your Last Name and Prospective Position in the subject line of your emails.