Stagehand - RockForce - Nashville, TN

About RockForce

RockForce 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. RockForce provides production resources for tours, concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations world-wide. 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.

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

• 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 breakdown barricade
• Run and coil cables for power, video, audio, lighting
• Ensure all cables, rigging, and power sources are safely and securely installed
• On-Site Event Support
• Aid lighting and audio technicians during performances
• Set changes - move and adjust equipment and set pieces as needed

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

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
• This position will often move throughout the grounds and venue on different terrains
• Fast paced and high-energy work environment, requiring adaptability and problem-solving