Event Production Staff - Rocky Mountains

AEG Presents; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

AEG Presents is seeking a Stagehand in Denver to assemble and dismantle stage elements before, during, and after performances. You will work with carpenters, electricians, lighting and video crews to ensure safe, smooth production setup and teardown.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. Hourly pay ranges from $20.00 to $25.00.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of related work experience.
• Experience in manual labor preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow directions and execute instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and set up stage equipment at the start of performances and disassemble and remove equipment at the end of each scene.
• Load and unload equipment from trucks; set up according to stage design while ensuring safety requirements are met.
• Assist carpenters with scenery build and installation; construct and paint set pieces; move and rearrange furniture.
• Collaborate with electricians and lighting assistants to maintain video, sound, and lighting systems; ensure operations of these systems are functioning properly.

Skills

Manual labor

Ability to follow directions

Fast-paced environment

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift cert

Heavy machinery cert

Job description

Stagehand

Summary: The Stagehand is responsible for performing all set-up before, during, and after events, including assembly and disassembly of production equipment on stage. The Stagehand works closely with carpenters, electricians, lighting assistants, and other production personnel for scenery, sound, light, and video production.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assemble and set up stage equipment at the start of performances, including props, microphones, instruments, scenery, etc.; disassemble and remove equipment at the end of each scene and clean the stage and backstage area.
• Load and unload equipment from trucks; set up equipment according to stage design while ensuring safety requirements are met.
• Assist carpenters with scenery build and installation; construct and paint set pieces; move and rearrange furniture.
• Collaborate with electricians and lighting assistants to maintain video, sound, and lighting systems; ensure operations of these systems are functioning properly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of related work experience.
• Experience in manual labor preferred.
• Forklift and heavy machinery certification is ideal but not required.
• Ability to follow directions and execute instructions accurately.
• Capacity to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Salary Range (per hour)

$20.00 – $25.00

Bonus

These positions are not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits

Event‑based positions are not eligible for benefits through AEG Presents.

Additional Information

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description, whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.