Job Details
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Overview
A stagehand is a person who works backstage or behind the scenes in theatres, film, television, or location performance. Their work include setting up the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $16 to $18.00.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Responsibilities
- Assist in setup, teardown, and loading of venues for events, conferences, and conventions; set up stage, lighting, sound, and special effects systems
- Clean and maintain staging areas and /or staging equipment
- Coordinate with event production and management staff to ensure that all staging, equipment, and facilities are set up properly
- Manually lift and move all staging, rigging, lighting, and special effects
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Must provide your own crescent wrench and multi-tool
Qualifications
- Knowledge of theater construction and rigging
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deal with the public, guests, and employees in a highly stressful environment
- Ability to schedule in advance, work nights/holidays/weekends, show up on time with a positive attitude