Live Event Stagehand & Rigging Specialist

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a part-time Stagehand for Intercollegiate Athletics in Austin, TX. This role involves assisting with setup and teardown for concerts and athletic events, rigging, lighting and audiovisual tasks.

Training on equipment is available with potential advancement into skilled roles. Responsibilities include operating stage gear, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring safety and compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Advanced level experience in carpentry, electronics, construction or other manual labor.
• Ability to collaborate with others and follow instructions.
• Extensive knowledge in concert stage rigging for high and ground riggers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in setup and tear down of concerts, basketball and other events.
• Build and disassemble truss, lighting, audio and scenic structures; run cables and deck work.
• Maintain and repair stage equipment including lighting, sound, projection and curtains.
• Operate stage equipment for events, private uses, and maintenance projects.
• Design, hang, focus and operate theatrical lighting systems; run sound and projection equipment.
• Maintain inventory of expendable supplies (lamps, tapes, filters, etc.).
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and University personnel.
• Perform other related duties and assist in compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Stagehand

Rigging

Carpentry

Electronics

Construction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SPRAT/IRATA certifications

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks a part-time Stagehand for Intercollegiate Athletics in Austin, TX. This role involves assisting with setup and teardown for concerts and athletic events, rigging, lighting and audiovisual tasks.

Training on equipment is available with potential advancement into skilled roles. Responsibilities include operating stage gear, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring safety and compliance with university policies.