Stagehand | Part-Time | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

Oak View Group • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

A Stagehand works backstage or behind the scenes supporting performances at the performing arts center. The role includes setting up scenery, lighting, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for productions. The starting hourly rate is $18.00. The position is part-time and will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

• Knowledge of theater construction and rigging.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to deal with the public, guests, and employees in a highly stressful environment.
• Ability to schedule in advance, work nights, holidays, and weekends, and show up on time with a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, teardown, and loading of venues for events, conferences, and conventions.
• Set up stage, lighting, sound, and special effects systems.
• Clean and maintain staging areas and staging equipment.
• Coordinate with event production and management staff to ensure staging, equipment, and facilities are set up properly.
• Manually lift and move staging, rigging, lighting, and special effects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed