Rigging Operations Lead — Safe, High-Impact Live Events

Encore; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore seeks a Rigging Manager to lead planning, safety, and coordination of rigging at Encore-approved venues. You will review rigging designs, manage the rigging team, and ensure compliance with SOPs while coordinating with internal production, clients, and sales.

You will oversee staffing, training, and performance management, perform load calculations with CAD analysis, and ensure equipment compliance. Occasional travel to venues is required to support safe, efficient live events.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of rigging experience in entertainment/theatre/production environments.
• Ability to interpret structural drawings and capacity limits.
• Lift operation experience with current lift certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise riggers on show sites based on event size and complexity.
• Identify staffing needs and assist recruitment efforts.
• Oversee training, development, and performance management of staff.
• Develop a pool of part-time riggers for local/regional support.
• Support training oversight for union workforce where applicable.
• Provide leadership and learning opportunities to Rigging Services teams.

Skills

Rigging leadership

Team supervision

Load calculations

CAD analysis

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s in Technical Theatre

ETCP Certification

Tools

Vectorworks

Production Assist

Job description

Encore seeks a Rigging Manager to lead planning, safety, and coordination of rigging at Encore-approved venues. You will review rigging designs, manage the rigging team, and ensure compliance with SOPs while coordinating with internal production, clients, and sales.

You will oversee staffing, training, and performance management, perform load calculations with CAD analysis, and ensure equipment compliance. Occasional travel to venues is required to support safe, efficient live events.