Stagehand

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Stagehands serve as intermittent staff for the Schottenstein Center and provide general support for special events, including load-in and load-out. Stagehands follow direction from staff and road crew, interact and communicate well, work safely as part of a team, and are flexible and accepting of changes in a creative environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience handling show production equipment and using hand tools
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. safely, work at height from ladders and personnel lifts and have the ability to reach, climb and kneel.

Responsibilities

• General labor including box pushing (70%)
• Installing carpentry, staging, and props (15%)
• Installing video, sound, and entertainment lighting equipment (15%)
• Rigging installation/operation (based on experience and attendance of Schottenstein Center trainings)
• Driving a forklift (based on experience and attendance of Schottenstein Center trainings)
• Truck loading/unloading (based on experience)

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED