Job Description:  

Stagehand for Single-engagement events. 

Assists in the delivery, set up, operation, dismantling and strike of equipment and supplies needed for clients’ live events (i.e., School Events, Concerts, Corporate Galas and Conference, etc.). Such equipment often includes backline, audio systems, lighting systems, staging and scenery.  

Duties And Responsibilities  
Depending on the needs of the assignment, performs one or more of the following duties:  

• Unloads trucks and moves gear to set up location in accordance with clients’ instructions.  

• Unloads cases of equipment and/or staging including lighting, sound, band gear and scenery.  

• Sets up gear including lighting systems, audio, video equipment, staging and scenery.  

• Runs, coils and/or tapes power and control cables.  

• Assembles and/or installs scenery and design elements.  

• Constructs screens, stages, trusses, and/or ground support systems.  

• Strikes equipment upon completion of event, packs equipment cases and loads trucks.  

• May work as crew during event, operating lighting console, assisting sound crew, moving backline and scenery and other related event support duties.   

• May perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment.  

• Performs other related duties as required.  

The above listing of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive but rather to serve as a description of the range of duties and general nature of the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Excellent understanding of, and adherence to, safety requirements.  

• Capability with equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, standard and power tools, and audio/video equipment highly desirable.  

• Good problem-solving skills, common sense and good judgment.  

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions while maintaining strong detail orientation, be flexible and adaptable under varied conditions and requirements, and maintain composure/perform well under time pressures.  

• Ability to operate effectively in absence of direct supervision.  

• Typically requires the ability to stand for extended periods, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl and/or sit on the floor.  

• Use well-developed fine and gross motor skills and exhibit manual dexterity.  

• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull or otherwise move and position up to 75 pounds.  

• Specific vision capabilities include color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.  

• Ability to hear and communicate verbally.  

• Ability to read and speak English.  

• Basic knowledge of the Internet, e-mail, and faxing.  

• Noise levels in the work environment vary and can be loud.  

• May be asked to work unconventional, varied schedules including overnight shifts.  

• Assignments may be out-of-doors, sometimes in remote locations, and subject to prevalent weather conditions. 

• Must be able to be contacted and respond on short notice; is required to arrive at work sites on time.  

Qualifications:  

• One year of related experience in the areas of theatrical or live event desirable.  

• OSHA 10/30 highly desirable.  

• Valid Driver License.  

The knowledge, skills, abilities, 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 job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  

Job Type: Part-time Seasonal or Independent Contractor 

Pay Range: $17.28 – $20.00 per hour,  late-night strikes, 10+ hr. shifts, and weekend availability.

Education:  High school or equivalent (Preferred)