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Stagehand

Inside Higher Ed
Columbus, OH Part Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026 CLOSED ON 2/17/2026

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Job Title:Stagehand

Department:Business Advancement | Schottenstein Center Guest Services Administration-JM

Job Description

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.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • 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)

Required Qualifications

  • 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.

Additional Information

Location:Schottenstein Center (0081)

Position Type:Intermittent

Scheduled Hours:0.2

Shift:Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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