Stage Crew NY

RHINO STAGING•City of Syracuse, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We're adding new markets to our Rhino family in New York! If you have a strong work ethic, a "can-do" attitude, and want to play a role in setting the stage for some of the most successful events in our industry, we have a great opportunity for you! We're hiring all positions to support concert tours, festivals, corporate events and other live events in & around Syracuse. We work with some of the biggest production companies in the business and provide labor to venues of all sizes.

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.
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
The role requires the ability to receive, understand, and respond to safety‑critical instructions in dynamic, high‑risk environments.
Crew members must communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers while working around heavy equipment, elevated structures, rigging, and rapidly changing conditions.
Communication may occur through spoken English, written English, ASL, text‑based systems, visual cues, or other reasonable accommodations.
Certain tasks occur in fast‑moving contexts where only immediate verbal comprehension in English is operationally feasible because no alternative communication method can be used without creating delay or increasing safety risk.
The employee must be able to perform these essential communication functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using any effective method applicable to the task.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous industry experience and flexible availability are preferred
Fall Pro, SPRAT / IRATA certifications preferred for Rigging applicants.