Project Assistant (Part-Time, Remote)
Help keep communication and logistics moving for a freelance lighting designer working in theatre and live production. Lighting design is the core of the work. cjLights also offers lighting control and production rentals, training, and consulting, and you'll help with all of it.
Schedule: approximately 5–10 hours per week, depending on workload. [ Pay: $15–25/hr, 1099. ] Flexible schedule.
Some weeks may be lighter, and others may be busier.
What matters most is consistency. Steady work every week, even in light weeks, is more valuable than a lot of hours some weeks and none in others.
This position supports a working designer by helping keep communication organized, gathering information when needed, and making sure important details don’t slip through the cracks.
Weekly check-ins. No travel. Fully remote.
Responsibilities:
Help manage project communication and keep conversations moving
Request or collect information needed to keep projects on track
Flag important deadlines or issues
Keep project details organized
Coordinate simple logistics or scheduling as needed
Work through a weekly task list and keep it up to date
Enter project and invoice details accurately in our tracking and accounting tools
Requirements:
Reliable internet connection
Ability to check email regularly and respond during normal business hours
Comfortable communicating by email and phone when needed
Able to keep track of details and follow through without needing frequent reminders
Careful with details, and able to apply feedback so the same correction isn't needed twice
Not required, but would be great:
Experience in theatre, live events, or production environments
Familiarity with lighting plots or Vectorworks
cjLights uses AI tools and automation to handle routine work, and that's growing. You don't need to be an expert. You do need to be comfortable learning new tools.
This is a support role. No creative or financial decisions. You're helping one working designer stay organized, not managing a company. This role may expand over time depending on fit and workload.
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To apply, please send an email to jobs@cjLights.com with the subject line: "2026 Project Assistant - Fall".
Include:
A short message about yourself
Your general availability
Any experience in theatre, production, or coordination (if applicable)
A resume is welcome, but not required.
Production Electrician
Dates: December 7 thru 10 & 13. [ Pay: $15-25 / hr. ]
Prep, hang, focus and strike lighting equipment for a ballet production in Elon, NC. Approximately 40-60 hours of work. Housing available.
Requirements:
- Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
- Ability to work at heights
Not required, but would be great:
- Ability to solder is a plus, but not required.
- Audio experience also a plus.
To apply, please send a resume to jobs@cjLights.com with the subject line: “2026 Prod Electrician”. Those without a resume are still welcome to apply, just send an email with a couple of sentences about your experience to the same email and subject line above.
Production A/V Technician
Dates: December 7 thru 10 & 13. [ Pay: $15-25 / hr. ]
Prep, set up, and install, audio and video equipment for a ballet production in Elon, NC. Approximately 40 hours of work. Housing available.
Requirements:
- Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
To apply, please send a resume to jobs@cjLights.com with the subject line: “2026 Prod A/V Technician”. Those without a resume are still welcome to apply, just send an email with a couple of sentences about your experience to the same email and subject line above.
