Stagehand, Part Time (Less than 23 hours/week)

About the Role

Reporting to the Event Center Crew Chief, the Stagehand ensures a successful event by maintaining and performing the technical aspects as needed for production. This individual works as a team player and completes various tasks as directed to support the event from start to completion.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all aspects of production events, including load‑in, set‑up, performance, strike, and load‑out, as well as other assignments as required.
• Assists audio, lighting, and video teams as directed by leadership.
• Maintains and repairs sound, light, and stage equipment as needed.
• Secures and maintains house backline and supplies.
• Maintains curtains, drapes, risers, and other staging items.
• Operates heavy machinery (if certified), such as forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other equipment typical of a live‑entertainment facility.
• Sets up and tears down flooring, portable chairs, barricades, staging, tables, and other furnishings and equipment.
• Operates and cares for stage areas in a safe, clean manner.
• Ensures stage trash is removed; stage is swept and prepared for the next show when possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of tour and stage production experience.

Skills

• Strong background in technical live‑entertainment practices, including sound, video, lighting, and rigging.
• Experience with stage lighting, professional audio systems, and basic video systems.
• Previous experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Experience loading and packing large‑scale tour productions.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• May be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license at the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (as determined by the insurance carrier) required for operation or driving of Tribe‑owned vehicles or patron vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 lb of force occasionally and up to 40 lb occasionally for lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving objects.
• Predominantly standing; occasional sedentary tasks such as computer use.
• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Hearing sufficient for conversational levels in person, via videoconference, and over the telephone.
• Speech clear enough to be understood in person, in groups, in meetings, via videoconference, and over the telephone.
• Close visual acuity for data analysis, computer work, reading, and visual inspection of people and facilities.
• Mobility to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and operate a motor vehicle for travel to events, meetings, conferences, and trade shows.
• Endurance to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods and maintain efficiency throughout long shifts.
• Potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles, including second‑hand smoke; reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law.

Schedule

• May be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Travel may be required to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.