Event Crew

RHINO STAGING

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring General & Skilled Stagehands to support concert tours, festivals, and corporate events throughout the DMV area. We work with some of the biggest production companies in the business and provide labor to venues including Capital One Hall, The Theatre @ MGM National Harbor, Eagle Bank Arena and various hotels in & around DC. 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. Applicants with open availability are preferred. 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

Strong work ethic
Can-do attitude
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.
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 pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. (We do not screen for marijuana.)
Must be 18 years of age or older
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to perform essential communication functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using any effective method applicable to the task.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a similar role is a plus
Applicants with open availability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Support concert tours, festivals, and corporate events.
Provide labor to venues.
Work with production companies.
Perform varying stagehand level roles.
Communicate effectively in English to ensure the safe execution of tasks and coordination with crew and clients.
Receive, understand, and respond to safety-critical instructions in dynamic, high-risk environments.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers while working around heavy equipment, elevated structures, rigging, and rapidly changing conditions.