Event AV Rigging Associate – Hands-on Stage Tech

Hargrove, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove, Inc. is seeking an Associate Rigger to perform rigging activities in a hospitality or convention center setting, ensuring safety and adherence to SOPs. The role reports to the Rigging Manager and requires attention to detail and physical stamina.

The position emphasizes gathering tools, staging motors, and wiring rig points, with emphasis on safety checks and compliant practices within Encore guidelines. This full-time role offers growth in a dynamic venue environment.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of exposure to rigging and technical production
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of Rigging 300 (1-day in person class)
• Lift Certification
• Ability to work comfortably at heights exceeding 15ft.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements.
• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs.
• Final safety checks.

Skills

Rigging basics

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Rigging 300 training

Tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Hargrove, Inc. is seeking an Associate Rigger to perform rigging activities in a hospitality or convention center setting, ensuring safety and adherence to SOPs. The role reports to the Rigging Manager and requires attention to detail and physical stamina.

The position emphasizes gathering tools, staging motors, and wiring rig points, with emphasis on safety checks and compliant practices within Encore guidelines. This full-time role offers growth in a dynamic venue environment.