Stagehand - The National

About the role

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer. Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations. If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Responsibilities

The stagehand is responsible for performing all setup before, during, and after events which includes, but is not limited to, assembling and disassembling production equipment on stage. In addition, the stagehand will work closely with and assist carpenters with scenery build, installation, video, sound and light production.

• Assemble and set up at the beginning of the scene (props, microphones, musical instruments, scenery, etc)
• Disassemble and remove equipment at the end of the scene
• Clean up the stage and backstage area after performances
• Load and unload equipment from trucks and set up equipment according to stage design while ensuring safety requirements are met
• Assist carpenters with scenery build and installation of stage maintenance, construct and paint set pieces, move and rearrange furniture
• Work closely with electricians and lighting assistants with maintenance of video, sound, and light production
• Ensure operations of systems are functioning properly

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related work experience
• Previous experience with manual labor preferred
• Must be able to take direction and execute instructions accurately
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Pay

Payscale: $21.42/hour

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits

Benefits: Part-time: This position may be eligible for benefits (ACA qualification).