Event Stagehand

RHINO STAGING • New Orleans, LA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring General & Skilled Stagehands to support concert tours, festivals and other live events in & around New Orleans. We provide labor to many large and small venues and work with some of the biggest production companies in the business. 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

• 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 18 yrs 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

• Candidates with prior live event experience and open availability are preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support concert tours, festivals and other live events.
• Work in varying stagehand level roles.
• Work indoors or outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Work cohesively with teammates and supervisors.
• Wear appropriate attire and footwear for concert / corporate events as outlined in Rhino policies.
• 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.

Benefits

• We provide labor to many large and small venues and work with some of the biggest production companies in the business.
• We will train well-qualified applicants.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees