Stagehand & Rigging Apprentice — Live Events

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Austin seeks a Casual Worker - Stagehand to support stagecraft services for various events. Responsibilities include setting up and tearing down concerts, maintaining equipment, and ensuring successful operations. Candidates should have at least a High School diploma and any entry-level manual labor experience. This role offers training opportunities and operates under a flexible schedule, meeting the demands of different events and projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma (High School) or GED required.
• Entry level experience in carpentry, electronics, construction, or other manual labor preferred.
• Ability to collaborate and follow instructions.
• Extensive knowledge in concert stage rigging for high and ground riggers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in setup and teardown of concerts and events.
• Build and disassemble truss, lights, and audio arrays.
• Operate stage equipment for successful completion of events.
• Maintain and repair stage equipment.
• Establish effective relationships with co-workers and university personnel.

Job description

A prestigious university in Austin seeks a Casual Worker - Stagehand to support stagecraft services for various events. Responsibilities include setting up and tearing down concerts, maintaining equipment, and ensuring successful operations. Candidates should have at least a High School diploma and any entry-level manual labor experience. This role offers training opportunities and operates under a flexible schedule, meeting the demands of different events and projects.