Backstage Hospitality Assistant | Part-Time | Palm Springs Plaza Theatre

Oak View Group•Palm Springs, CA

8d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Position Summary The Backstage Hospitality Assistant ensures artists and crews have an excellent experience on show days. You’ll prep and maintain dressing rooms, fulfill rider items, coordinate catering, and respond to real time needs, working closely with stage management and production. About the Venue The Historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, California, re-opened on December 1, 2025 after a $34 million dollar restoration. The theatre hosts 120+ events per year including hosting the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Palm Springs Symphony, Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Modern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus, Palm Springs Pops Orchestra, Modernism Week, Palm Springs Jazz Festival and many national touring acts. The theatre capacity is 700 seats.

Requirements

Prior experience in hospitality, catering, events, or theatre/venue operations (backstage or FOH).
Calm, organized multi-tasker with excellent communication and a service mindset.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., move carts, and stand/walk for extended periods.
Flexible availability (nights/weekends/holidays as scheduled).
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local errands (mileage reimbursed per policy).
Riverside County Food Handler Certificate (required for anyone handling food/beverages/utensils).
California ABC Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification if your shifts include setting/serving alcoholic beverages (must be certified within 60 days of first alcoholic service shift; certification valid 3 years).

Responsibilities

Prepare dressing rooms according to artist riders (stock beverages/snacks, set towels/toiletries, tidy/refresh between sets).
Coordinate catering: place/pick up orders, set up buffet/green rooms, label allergens, replenish, and break down; keep backstage food areas sanitary and presentable.
Run show-day errands (within policy) and manage receipts; maintain petty cash/expense logs.
Backstage support: assist with load-in/load-out of hospitality items; keep traffic lanes clear; maintain a clean, safe, ADA aware environment.
Liaise with artist reps, stage management, and FOH/operations to handle last-minute requests professionally and discreetly.
Inventory & reset: track stock levels; restock and reset hospitality areas post event.