Live Events Stagehand: Flexible Part-Time Tech Crew

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a part-time OPS Stagehand to support UF Performing Arts production operations. You will assist full-time staff and visiting crews in load-in, setup, operation, strike, and load-out of theatrical productions, concerts, and events.

Flexibility is essential as hours vary based on production needs. Candidates must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with a reliable commute to the Main Campus in Gainesville.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move stage equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical work including standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and overhead work.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and production staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and maintain safety.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and short notice work calls.
• This position is open to UF students eligible to work on campus; OPS employment; students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and may work up to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Production Support: provide general stagehand support for live events, including theatrical productions, concerts, special events, work calls, and other venue activities.
• Load-In & Strike: support the load-in, setup, operation, strike, and load-out of production elements as assigned.
• Stage Organization: maintain clean, safe, and organized stage and backstage work areas.
• Safety: follow all University, venue, and departmental safety policies, procedures, and instructions while maintaining safe work practices in a live event environment.
• Communication: communicate effectively with supervisors, technicians, and production staff to support safe and efficient event operations.
• Collaboration: work collaboratively as part of a production team in a fast-paced live event environment.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Flexibility of schedule

Communication skills

On-campus student eligibility

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking a part-time OPS Stagehand to support UF Performing Arts production operations. You will assist full-time staff and visiting crews in load-in, setup, operation, strike, and load-out of theatrical productions, concerts, and events.

Flexibility is essential as hours vary based on production needs. Candidates must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with a reliable commute to the Main Campus in Gainesville.