Stage Crew Chief - Gary Musick

AEG Worldwide; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible (ACA)

Job summary

AEG Worldwide in Nashville, TN seeks a Stagehand Crew Chief to oversee the stagehand team, assign tasks, and ensure safe, timely load-in and load-out for shows. You will coordinate equipment, props, and lighting to keep productions running smoothly.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience, forklift and heavy machinery certification, and a valid driver's license where required. You’ll lead by example in a fast-paced venue environment and uphold safety standards across all events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in similar role.
• Forklift and heavy machinery certification.
• Valid driver’s license if venue location requires driving.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stagehand crew to efficiently load in and load out during production ensuring safety requirements and timeline are met.
• Assign tasks to crew with assembling/disassembling props, audio and lighting equipment, and other show equipment related to the show’s production to ensure operational efficiency and equipment are functioning properly.
• Maintain the stage and work area during events alongside any incoming shows; ensure all events load out smoothly and remove equipment at end of show.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment and comply with company policies; participate in safety trainings and train team members on safe operation of equipment.
• Manage crew’s time and attendance ensuring appropriate breaks and meals are taken in accordance with local wage and hour laws.

Skills

Forklift certified

Heavy machinery certified

Leadership

Driver's license

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Company Information

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer. Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations. If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

A Brief Overview

The Stagehand Crew Chief is responsible for overseeing the stagehand crew to assign tasks and effectively load in and load out during the show's production while ensuring all safety requirements are met. This position will ensure all events load out smoothly and all equipment are functioning properly during production.

What you will do

• Oversee stagehand crew to efficiently load in and load out during production ensuring safety requirements and timeline are met.
• Assign tasks to crew with assembling/disassembling props, audio and lighting equipment, and other show equipment related to the show’s production to ensure operational efficiency and equipment are functioning properly.
• Maintain the stage and work area during events alongside any incoming shows. Ensure all events load out smoothly. Responsible for cleanup, disassembling and removing equipment at the end of show’s production.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities and comply with company policies and procedures regarding operational machinery by going through proper safety trainings and training team members on the use of safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Manage crew’s time and attendance ensuring appropriate breaks and meals are taken in accordance with local wage and hour laws.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalency

Experience Qualifications

• 2-4 years
• Previous experience with manual labor preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Forklift and heavy machinery certified
• Must have a valid driver’s license if venue location requires driving
• Excellent leadership skills with experience in team building
• Must be able to take direction and execute instructions accurately
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds

Qualifications (ALL)

• High School Diploma or its equivalency
• 2-4 years
• Previous experience with manual labor preferred
• Forklift and heavy machinery certified
• Must have a valid driver’s license if venue location requires driving
• Excellent leadership skills with experience in team building
• Must be able to take direction and execute instructions accurately
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds

Payscale

$21 - $23

Bonus

• This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits:Part-time:

• This position may be eligible for benefits (ACA qualification).

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