Job Description

STAGEHAND (Full-Time / Part-Time / Summer / Seasonal)

Flyspace Productions is a full-service, woman-owned event management and production company. We produce some of the largest festivals and live events in the region, in addition to numerous private, corporate, and community events. We provide our clients with support from a full-service, in-house Production Department that provides technical equipment including concert audio, lighting, truss, and rigging, as well as the largest fleet of Stageline Mobile Stages on the East Coast. Our Creative Department provides exceptional expertise in festival production, event planning, brand activations, and fine art installation.

We are seeking stagehands to work with us throughout the summer festival season and beyond. This work includes assisting technicians in the audio, lighting, and staging disciplines as they set up, operate, and tear down equipment for shows, events, and festivals. If you enjoy work in which every day is different, this could be a great fit for you!

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Assist technical leads as they load in and load out for shows, events, and festivals.
• Ability to follow directions and ask clarifying questions.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that may include long hours and irregular times, including weekends, nights, and some holidays.
• Reliable transportation to event sites throughout the area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in theater, events, concerts, or other production environments.
• Knowledge of best practices in packing technical equipment into box trucks.
• Knowledge of different kinds of production cabling, and best practices in cable wrapping.

Work Setting & Physical Exertion:

• Position requires regular exposure to outdoor elements and loud noise.
• Position requires the use of basic hand tools and electrical tools.
• Position works with electrical components.
• Incumbent will be required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Incumbent will be required to travel to work sites as needed.
• Incumbent must be able to read, see, hear, and speak.
• Incumbent must be able to bend, stoop, crawl and climb stairs

This position provides a competitive pay rate of $18 per hour, with the opportunity for candidates with previous experience, higher-level technical skills, and certifications to be considered for higher rates.

This job description is representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Few Friendly Notes Before You Apply

What to Expect
We’ve done our best to outline the key responsibilities and expectations for this role, but like most things in our industry, the details can shift. This description should be seen as a general guide, which may be updated or modified from time to time, rather than a complete list. We’re a flexible team, and we hope you are too! We value adaptability and a collaborative spirit in our team.​

Work Eligibility
In line with federal law, everyone we hire needs to be able to work in the U.S. and complete the standard employment verification paperwork when they join the team. This includes verification of your identity and eligibility to work for us.

Everyone’s Welcome
Flyspace is an equal opportunity employer. That means we don’t just welcome diversity, we celebrate it. We hire talented humans of all backgrounds and identities, and we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re into respect, collaboration, and creativity, you’ll fit right in.

Let’s Talk Money
We believe in being upfront about pay. That’s why we include salary ranges or hourly pay expectations in all our postings, no guesswork required. While Pennsylvania doesn’t mandate this (yet), we think it’s the right thing to do. We also offer a great benefits package, starting on day one.

Need Accommodations?
Flyspace is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace and encourage people of all abilities to apply. We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that you are able to participate in the application process and that you are evaluated in an environment that best allows us to assess your skills. If you need reasonable accommodation during any stage of the application or hiring process, please let us know. We're happy to explore how we can support your access and success.

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