Event Setup Specialist - Part Time

American Dream; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American Dream's Dream Live Performing Arts Center is seeking an Event Set-Up Staff (PT) to prepare venues for performances, arrange seating, and reset spaces between events. This hands-on role ensures safe, organized layouts and quick transitions.

You will work with the operations team to set up layouts, stack chairs, and reconfigure the venue for fast turnarounds, while maintaining cleanliness and accessibility standards. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical work including lifting, carrying, stacking, and moving chairs repeatedly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow room layouts and setup instructions.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
• Experience in event setup, venue operations, theater, arena, or live entertainment environments.
• Familiarity with seated event layouts and high-volume chair setups.
• Experience working in fast-paced, event-driven schedules with quick turnarounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up event spaces according to event layouts, including placing rows of chairs for seated performances.
• Break down seating promptly following events, safely stacking and storing chairs in designated areas.
• Reconfigure the venue between events to support fast turnarounds and next-day readiness.
• Assist with moving, positioning, and storing equipment related to seating and event layouts.
• Ensure seating is aligned, orderly, and compliant with safety and accessibility standards.
• Work efficiently as part of an operations team to meet tight setup and breakdown timelines.
• Perform walkthroughs of the space to confirm cleanliness and readiness after setup or breakdown.
• Identify and report damaged chairs, unsafe conditions, or operational issues to supervisors.
• Maintain back‑of‑house areas, storage rooms, and floor spaces in a neat and organized manner.
• Support additional event operations tasks as assigned based on event needs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to follow layouts

Evening/weekend/holiday availability

Safety and accessibility compliance

Lifting up to 15 lbs

Job description

American Dream's Dream Live Performing Arts Center is seeking an Event Set-Up Staff (PT) to prepare venues for performances, arrange seating, and reset spaces between events. This hands-on role ensures safe, organized layouts and quick transitions.

You will work with the operations team to set up layouts, stack chairs, and reconfigure the venue for fast turnarounds, while maintaining cleanliness and accessibility standards. Evening/weekend work may be required.