Live Event AV Prep Lead

Rock The House; Bedford Heights (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Rock The House, a nationally recognized live event production group, seeks a Prep Lead to move thousands of equipment pieces through our operation each year. You’ll manage audio, lighting, video walls, staging, and DJ gear destined for events across the country, ensuring accurate prep, packing, and dispatch.

You’ll lead prep teams, coordinate warehouse activities, and maintain a machine-like operation so every show departs on time with gear ready and correctly staged.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse, logistics, fulfillment, or related experience.
• 2+ year of live event, production, AV, or related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Physical and mental agility with the ability to solve problems quickly.
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Availability to primarily work daytime hours with occasional evenings, weekends, and seasonal overtime as business demands require.

Responsibilities

• Manage and uphold company standards for event prep documentation and presentation.
• Oversee the prep of all events, ensuring every show is prepped to the quality and expectations of RTH.
• Lead, assign, and schedule prep teams; forecast labor needs and elevate staffing requests.
• Update and verify team screens/dispatch boards are correct and current for each show.
• Manage shop/warehouse prep inspection, labeling, packing, staging, and dispatch sign-off.
• Ensure subcontracted/hired equipment is handled per established processes and integrated into inventory and pull sheets.
• Train, supervise, and mentor assigned prep technicians.
• Report daily/weekly KPIs for prep readiness and accuracy.
• Act as primary dispatch, ensuring the prepped shows get out the door on time.
• Support daily warehouse operations with team and direct involvement.
• Assist managers and senior technicians in ensuring gear quality, completeness, and readiness.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and operating efficiently.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Participate in the Emergency On-Call Technician rotation as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Flex

Lasso

Inventory management software

Job description

Rock The House, a nationally recognized live event production group, seeks a Prep Lead to move thousands of equipment pieces through our operation each year. You’ll manage audio, lighting, video walls, staging, and DJ gear destined for events across the country, ensuring accurate prep, packing, and dispatch.

You’ll lead prep teams, coordinate warehouse activities, and maintain a machine-like operation so every show departs on time with gear ready and correctly staged.