Entertainment Rigging Professional - New York

RHINO STAGING•City of Rochester, NY

2d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Here We Grow Again! We’re adding new markets to our Rhino family in New York / New Jersey. Are you a work-at-heights professional with entertainment industry experience? Do you have other rigging, climbing or rope-access training? If you’re interested in challenging, rewarding work aloft, we invite you to apply. We're hiring Entertainment Rigging Professionals to support concert tours, festivals, corporate events and more in & around Rochester, NY. We provide labor to large and small venues and work with some of the biggest production companies in the business. Work Schedule: These are on-call, as needed (W-2) positions. Hours will vary; including nights, weekends and holidays and there is no minimum guarantee of hours per week, month, etc. (There may be additional work for those that have the flexibility to work throughout the tri-state area.) Applicants with previous industry experience and flexible availability are preferred but we will train well-qualified applicants. Rhino Staging was founded in 1991 with a simple philosophy of doing things right and treating people well. This recipe for success has enabled us to become the leading provider of the safest, most proficient, professional stage crews for live events nationwide. We’ve pioneered many positive changes in the entertainment industry over the years and will continue to do so through our commitment to integrity, safety and professional development.

Requirements

Physical Requirements: Ability to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs. as required for equipment handling.
Ability to consistently walk, stand, bend, stoop & twist as required for on-site tasks.
Comfortable climbing & working at heights as required for Rigging
Other Requirements: Reliable source of transportation to get to and from event sites in a timely manner
Must understand general industry terms and fundamental principles
Must be willing to work varying stagehand level roles.
Must be willing to work indoors or outdoors under varying weather conditions
Must be willing to work cohesively with teammates and supervisors
Must wear appropriate attire and footwear for concert / corporate events as outlined in Rhino policies
Must be able to communicate effectively in English to ensure the safe execution of tasks and coordination with crew and clients
Must be 18 yrs of age or older
High School diploma or equivalent