Stagehand

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

19h•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to all individuals eligible for employment at the University of Florida and is hired through Other Personnel Services (OPS). UF students are eligible to apply; however, this is not a student-only position. Employment is part-time and scheduled based on operational and production needs, and hours are variable. Part-time OPS Stagehands support UF Performing Arts production operations by assisting full-time staff and visiting production crews in the load-in, setup, operation, strike, and load-out of theatrical productions, concerts, special events, work calls, and other venue activities. This position requires the ability and willingness to work across multiple production areas and technical disciplines as operational needs require.

Requirements

Ability to safely lift, carry, and move stage equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical work associated with stage operations, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and working overhead for extended periods.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors, technicians, and production staff.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining a professional and safety-focused attitude.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and short notice work calls based on production needs.
Ability to secure reliable transportation and report on time for scheduled work calls.
UF students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and may work up to 20 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience and skills in technical theatre are encouraged to apply; however, prior technical theatre experience is not required.
Experience in live event production or stage operations is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

Provide general stagehand support for live events, including theatrical productions, concerts, special events, work calls, and other venue activities.
Support the load-in, setup, operation, strike, and load-out of production elements as assigned.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized stage and backstage work areas.
Follow all University, venue, and departmental safety policies, procedures, and instructions while maintaining safe work practices in a live event environment.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, technicians, and production staff to support safe and efficient event operations.
Work collaboratively as part of a production team in a fast-paced live event environment.
Assist with loading and unloading production trucks; moving road cases; sweeping and mopping stage floors; laying dance floors; and setting up and striking risers, chairs, music stands, tables, orchestra shells, and other stage elements.
Assist with hanging, focusing, and striking lighting fixtures; pulling cable; and operating or assisting with personnel lifts (e.g., Genie lifts).
Assist with the setup and strike of audio equipment, including speakers, microphones, mic stands, monitors, backline equipment, and all associated cabling.
Assist with the setup and strike of video equipment, including running cables, projector setup, and screen installation.
Assist with assembling, hanging, and striking scenic elements, curtains, and other suspended production equipment under supervision.