Event Setup & Breakdown Crew – Lighting & Production

KM Galaxy Lighting is a Brooklyn-based event lighting and production company serving luxury weddings, private celebrations, and upscale events. We are looking for reliable crew members to help prepare event spaces, transport equipment, and complete setup and breakdown work.

This opportunity is best suited for people who enjoy practical, hands-on work and understand the importance of showing up on time, following directions, and getting the job done properly. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in moving, warehouse operations, construction, staging, or event production who are interested in building a long-term working relationship with our company.

Main Duties

• Move, load, unload, and organize event equipment and supplies.
• Carry lighting equipment and other production materials to and from event spaces.
• Help assemble, position, and prepare equipment for events.
• Assist with packing, loading, and removing equipment after events conclude.
• Keep work areas and equipment organized throughout each assignment.
• Coordinate with other crew members to complete work according to the event schedule.
• Follow instructions from crew leads and maintain professional conduct at venues.

Experience & Requirements

• Moving, furniture delivery, warehouse, construction, staging, or similar physical work experience is strongly preferred.
• Able to lift and carry items weighing approximately 25–50 lbs.
• Comfortable remaining physically active throughout a work assignment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, attention to detail, and good communication are essential.
• Willingness to work late mornings, evenings, late nights, and extended event days as scheduled.

Training may be available for applicants who demonstrate the necessary reliability and willingness to learn.

Compensation & Work Schedule

• Part-time employment, with potential for additional hours and full-time opportunities based on business needs and performance.
• Guaranteed $170 minimum day rate for assignments covering up to 10 hours of work, equivalent to $17 per hour.
• The full $170 day rate applies even when set up and break down assignments requires fewer than 10 hours.
• Additional compensation applies to approved work beyond 10 hours.
• Assignments commonly involve setup and breakdown at different times on the same day.
• Full-day availability is necessary for scheduled assignments.
• Some event schedules require 12–15 hours of overall availability, including a typical 1–4-hour unpaid breaktime period between setup and breakdown.

Event schedules vary by venue and client requirements. Flexibility with changing start times and late finishes is important.

Service Area & Transportation

Company-provided transportation to event locations is available.

Most day assignments take place in Brooklyn, with additional work in Long Island, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Professional, drug-free workplace.
• Food provided on all out-of-town assignments.
• Hands-on experience with luxury weddings and premium private events.
• Opportunities to gain experience and take on additional responsibilities as the company grows.

How to Apply

We are looking for dependable individuals who take their responsibilities seriously, work well with others, and are interested in ongoing opportunities with KM Galaxy Lighting.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you located within a 45 min commute of Midwood, Brooklyn 11230?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17