Stagehand - RockForce - Denver, CO

RockForce; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading production solutions company is seeking Stagehands in Denver, CO to support live events. The role involves physical labor such as setup and breakdown of audio, lighting, and staging equipment. Candidates should have experience in live production and be able to lift heavy equipment. The company offers competitive wages and benefits, and requires flexibility to work various hours. Join the team to help create memorable experiences for audiences worldwide.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in live event production or stagehand work preferred.
• Practical knowledge of hand tools and tie‑downs.
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment (50lbs+).
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Assemble and disassemble staging, lighting, audio, and video equipment.
• Assist technicians during performances.
• Follow all safety protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Tools

Hand tools

Stage setup equipment

Job description

RockF orce provides World‑Class Workforce & Production Solutions for Live Events. Our comprehensive strategic services are geared for the industry's unique needs from start to strike. RockF orce provides production resources for tours, concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations worldwide. Our teams bring decades of unmatched experience and expertise executing the most demanding and high‑profile events for the biggest names in sports and entertainment. From Workforce Deployment, Rigging, streamlined Payroll Services, & Production Management -- We Set the Stage for the Greatest Moments in Live Events.

RockF orce Operations has Workforce Divisions throughout the U.S. providing Union and Non‑Union Stagehands for venues, broadcasting, and on‑site productions with a commitment to safety, precision, and excellence. Every team member is thoroughly trained and supported by a leadership team with decades of hands‑on experience in live event labor.

RockF orce is currently hiring, on‑demand Stagehands for live events in your area. Applicants with experience in live events production are preferred but all interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

You will play a crucial role in the build, operation, and strike of production equipment for live events. This physical labor role requires working in various working conditions, a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, timeliness, and attention to detail.

Duties/Responsibilities

Depending on needs, one or more of the following duties may be assigned:

Event Setup & Breakdown

• Assist in loading and unloading trucks
• Assemble and disassemble staging, lighting, audio, and video equipment
• Set up backline equipment, risers, and scenery according to event specifications
• Set up and break down barricade
• Run and coil cables for power, video, audio, and lighting
• Ensure all cables, rigging, and power sources are safely and securely installed

On‑Site Event Support

• Assist lighting and audio technicians during performances
• Make set changes – move and adjust equipment and set pieces as needed

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and equipment handling
• Ensure compliance with venue or site regulations, following industry standards
• Identify and report any faulty equipment or safety hazards
• Always maintain a safe and organized work area

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience in live event production or stagehand work preferred
• Practical knowledge of hand tools and tie‑downs (c-wrench, hammer, ratchet straps)
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment (50lbs+)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to multitask while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations for live event production

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audio/video/lighting/staging equipment, rigging, or backline setup
• Basic knowledge of stage plots, lighting diagrams, and production schedules
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work safely both independently and in a team‑oriented environment
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities
• Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to take on various tasks as assigned
• Physically demanding – requiring lifting, pushing, and standing for extended periods
• Events may be indoors, outdoors, or in temporary structures – often exposed to varying weather conditions. Position will often move throughout the grounds and venue on different terrains
• Fast‑paced and high‑energy work environment, requiring adaptability and problem‑solving

Key Competencies

• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work safely both independently and in a team‑oriented environment
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities
• Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to take on various tasks as assigned

Work Environment

• Physically demanding – requiring lifting, pushing, and standing for extended periods
• Events may be indoors, outdoors, or in temporary structures – often exposed to varying weather conditions. Position will often move throughout the grounds and venue on different terrains
• Fast‑paced and high‑energy work environment, requiring adaptability and problem‑solving

WHY ROCKF ORCE

We don't just staff events – we build careers. RockF orce is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing the best talent in the business. Our crews benefit from:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

This commitment makes RockF orce an employer of choice in the live event industry.

LET'S BUILD SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE

RockF orce invites you to join our team and help create memorable experiences for audiences worldwide.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RockForce strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, RockForce will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, RockForce also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact Human Resources to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. We will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis. HIRING PRACTICES The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. RockForce reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. RockForce may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.