Stagehand (Part-Time) — Live Events & Tech Setup

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a part-time events staff member to support operations at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center and other City locations in Dearborn. Responsibilities include loading and unloading stage and AV equipment, setting up and striking staging, lighting, and rigging, and providing behind-the-scenes support for events.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of live events experience, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility to work varied hours based

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of technical theatre and live event operations.
• Regular and predictable attendance; shifts vary.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active during events.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload stage, AV, lighting and event equipment.
• Assist in setup, operation and strike of staging and equipment.
• Provide behind-the-scenes support to clients and staff.
• Assist in general maintenance of stage and storage areas.
• May drive city vehicles to deliver supplies and equipment.

Skills

Technical theatre basics

Live event operations

Team collaboration

Customer service

Tools

Manual tools

Power tools

Stage equipment handling

Job description

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a part-time events staff member to support operations at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center and other City locations in Dearborn. Responsibilities include loading and unloading stage and AV equipment, setting up and striking staging, lighting, and rigging, and providing behind-the-scenes support for events.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of live events experience, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility to work varied hours based