Rigger | Part-Time | Miami Beach Convention Center

Oak View Group•Miami Beach, FL

12d•$44 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Position Summary The Rigger supports the installation, operation, and maintenance of rigging systems used for conventions, trade shows, and live events at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This role assists with the safe setup and operation of rigging equipment, including motors, truss, and overhead systems within a live event production environment. The ideal candidate has experience working in convention centers, arenas, theaters, or similar production settings and demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and problem-solving in fast-paced environments. This role pays an hourly rate of $44.23-$48.65 Benefits as per the union agreement. This position will remain open until June 26, 2026. About the Venue The award-winning Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) welcomes meeting and event planners, exhibitors and attendees to Miami Beach and Miami. Reimagined following a $640-million-dollar renovation, the MBCC provides a world-class, state-of-the-art event venue for exceptional conferences, conventions, tradeshows, and meetings. The new 800-room, connected to Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, is under development and slated to open in late 2027. A LEED Silver certified green building, the venue includes a magnificent Grand Ballroom, 500,000 square feet of flexible exhibition halls, 4 junior ballrooms, outdoor terraces & parks, and 84 breakout rooms. The MBCC’s immediate proximity to lively South Beach, Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive, and many other Miami Beach cultural arts attractions make it an ideal venue for your next event.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in rigging, event production, entertainment staging, or a convention center, arena, or similar live-event environment.
Knowledge of entertainment rigging practices, including commonly used knots and rigging hardware.
Familiarity with fall protection systems and safe work practices when working at heights.
Mechanical aptitude with rigging equipment such as chain hoists, motors, counterweight systems, and related hardware.
OSHA 10 certification required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to interpret rigging plots or technical drawings is preferred.
Experience supporting aerial or large-scale entertainment productions is a plus.
ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program) Rigging Certification preferred.
Aerial lift and/or forklift operation certification preferred, or the ability to obtain certification in accordance with venue safety requirements.
Fall protection training or certification preferred, with demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices when working at heights.

Responsibilities

Assist with the safe setup, operation, and maintenance of rigging equipment during event load-ins, rehearsals, and show operations.
Operate rigging systems as required to support event production and technical operations.
Maintain inspection and maintenance records for rigging equipment.
Assist with rigging equipment inventory and communicate equipment needs when necessary.
Follow all OSHA regulations and established venue safety practices related to rigging operations.
Collaborate with production teams, stagehands, and event operations staff to support successful events.
Provide cross-departmental support and perform other job-related duties as assigned.