What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live Event Stagehand / Perfect For College Students (No Resume Required) position at POSH DJs?
We are looking for enthusiastic, professional Live Event Stagehands to assist in the audiovisual production of our events and train into advanced production and entertainment positions. This type of work will include driving with our crews from the warehouse to various tristate venues to set up, operate, and break down audio, lighting, staging, and special FX equipment.
Ours is a company of specialty, and our employees are constantly garnering experience in various fields that are highly valuable to the live entertainment business. This is the perfect position to hone your skills in stage production, live event operations, technical theater, and event coordination. We are constantly promoting and are eager to train driven staff for new positions. Applicants must have access to a personal vehicle and availability on weekends (Friday-Sunday) to apply.
About the Company
POSH DJs is a leader in the private event DJ industry of New Jersey. You may have seen one of our billboards over highways across the state. Our priority is delivering exceptional and unforgettable entertainment experiences for weddings and other private events, and we do it better than anyone in the Garden State by encapsulating multiple spheres of interactive multimedia in one big package. In other words, we are more than just DJs—we are also lighting technicians, special FX operators, photo booth attendants, photographers, videographers, and performers.
Work description:
- Setting up and striking live event production equipment
- Assisting with audio, lighting, staging, and special effects setup
- Supporting event production crews throughout event execution
- Setting up and operating various visual and special effects equipment including cloud machines, spark fountains, CO2 guns, plasma TVs, etc.
- General loading, lifting, and transport of equipment
- Commercial driving (personal vehicle and eventually company vans)
- Professional, formal customer service attitude (this becomes more important at higher positions which require you to work during private events and assist guests and clients)
Work requirements:
- Access to a personal vehicle
- High school education (GED)
- Availability on weekends (Fri-Sun, availability on other days also valuable)
- Clean driving record (no DUI's, points on license, etc.)
Relevant experience/skills:
- Bachelor's degree (Technical Theatre, Theater, Music Industry, Production, AV, or related field preferred)
- Live entertainment business (theater production, stagehanding, event production, concert production, operations, etc.)
- Experience with theatrical lighting, audio, rigging, backstage operations, or stage management
- Ability to work as part of a fast-paced production team
- Photography and videography
Benefits:
- Fuel and toll reimbursement
- Open access to time off with sufficiently early notice
- Extra pay based on travel distance
- Flat day rates ranging from $180–$550 plus distance bonuses Cash Tips
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $180.00 - $550.00 per day
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Do you own a reliable car?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $180 - $550