Venue Non-Union Stagehand

Live Nation Entertainment; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

US Concerts is seeking a Stagehand to support show and event productions by handling technical aspects of the production, ensuring smooth transitions and safe operations. The role involves loading equipment, assisting audio and lighting crews, managing passes, wiring, banners, and band preparations, while maintaining backline, stage areas, and signage.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of tour and stage production experience, strong communication, multitasking ability, and the physical

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in tour and stage production.
• Experience with stage lighting, pro audio and basic video systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs with proper technique.
• Able to work in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• High School Diploma; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs the load-in & out of band equipment and rental equipment.
• Secures required passes and tickets and prepares guest lists under the direction of the stage Manager.
• Cabling; assist audio & lighting crew as directed.
• Band set changes.
• Ensure that members of the Band(s) have required items needed to perform the show(s).
• Communicate details of the evening’s event to production crew.
• Hang show banners, update marquees and signage in the venue.
• Coordinate the food trays for the band back of house.
• Assist lighting & audio crew as directed; spotlight operation if required.
• Maintenance and repair of sound, light and stage equipment.
• May assist the Stage Manager with show passes.
• Maintain and secure backline, and supplies.
• Maintain curtains, drapes, risers and other staging items.
• Assist audio crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
• Assist lighting crew with fixtures, lamps, gels, cabling, etc.
• Operate and care for stage areas in a safe, clean manner.
• Assist with any Special Events operations.
• Ensure stage trash is taken out; stage swept or set up for next show when possible.

Skills

Stage production

Lighting experience

Pro audio systems

Basic video systems

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Physical strength

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

US Concerts is seeking a Stagehand who will be responsible for ensuring the success of show and event productions by performing the technical aspects related to the show(s) production.

Responsibilities

• Performs the Load-in & out of band equipment and rental equipment
• Responsible for securing required passes and tickets and prepares guest lists under the direction of the stage Manager
• Cabling; assist audio & lighting crew as directed
• Band Set changes
• Ensure that members of the Band(s) have required items needed to perform the show(s).
• Responsible for communicating the details of the evening’s event to production crew
• Responsible for hanging show banners, updating marquees and other signage in the venue
• Responsible for coordinating the food trays for the band back of house
• Assist lighting & Audio crew as directed by Stage Manager or PM; Spotlight operation if required
• Maintenance and Repair of Sound, Light and Stage Equipment
• May assist the Stage Manager with show passes
• Maintain and secure House Backline, and supplies
• Maintain curtains, drapes, risers and other staging items
• Assist audio crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
• Assist lighting crew with fixtures, lambs, gels, cabling, etc.
• Operate and care for stage areas in a safe, clean manner
• Assist with any Special Events operations
• Ensure stage trash is taken out; stage swept or set up for next show when possible

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum Tour and Stage Production experience.
• Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and basic video systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft applications
• Must be able to move up to 75lbs using proper lifting techniques
• Must be able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level
• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• High School Diploma
• College Degree Preferred

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Live Nation 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 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation 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, Live Nation 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 a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.

Compensation

$16.50 USD - $20.00 USD Hourly

• Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.