Stagehand
- Part-time
Company Description
The Nashville Symphony inspires and engages a diverse and growing community with extraordinary live orchestral music experiences.
As Middle Tennessee continues to grow and transform, the Nashville Symphony will be a financially robust, leading orchestra fully supported and embraced by the community it serves and recognized by its peers for its innovation and excellence. Key to achieving this vision, the Nashville Symphony will:
- Entertain and educate audiences with varied opportunities to engage with orchestral music.
- Be recognized as a leading arts organization defined by performing an innovative and excellent portfolio distinguished by a commitment to American music, including underrepresented voices.
- Strengthen diversified revenue streams in order to routinely deliver a balanced operating budget and meet goals for endowment contributions.
- Build a diverse, welcoming, and effective organization that is a great place to work and reflective of the Middle Tennessee community.
Job Description
Summary
Title: Stagehand
Reports to: Director of Production
Status: Part-Time Hourly, Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $20.00/HR
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Stagehands support back of house operations in all activities needed to provide a positive experience for all musicians, guest artists, external clients, vendors, and internal departments. They are responsible for the operation of audio, lighting, video, rigging and other theatrical equipment. This position assists with the maintenance of theatrical systems used in support of stage productions, meetings and related events at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
- Installation and disassembly of concert and event productions
- Load and unload production trucks
- Assemble event production and concert equipment
- Perform construction of set pieces and other necessary items for events and concerts
- Assist with theatrical and event equipment, during and after events and concerts
- Move furniture and necessary equipment; assist with general hall maintenance and repair
- Ensure proper safety at all times
- Server as an Electrician, Spot Op, LX Board Operator, or LX Board Programmer
- Serve as a Stage Manager, Deck Hand, Carpenter, or Runner
- Server as a Video Technician, Operator, Programmer or Digital Projectionist
The duties listed above are not all inclusive. The person in this position is expected to perform other work-related duties as assigned even though they may not be considered primary duties.
Qualifications
Work Requirements and Qualifications
1. Education
Minimum Requirement: High School or GED equivalent
2. Experience
Minimum 1-year related experience as a theatrical stagehand, event technician or in a similar role within concert production services.
3. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of live performance dynamics, with hands-on experience in concert staging, sound reinforcement, audio recording, theatrical lighting, video and projection technologies
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality, balancing tasks with varying urgency effectively, complemented by a good sense of humor and a broad perspective
- Competent in embracing diversity through patient and empathetic engagement with individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds
- Flexible Schedule (days/nights, late/early hours, weekends, and holidays)
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and hospitality mindset
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
- Possession of a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license strongly desired
4. Physical Demands
This position involves various physical activities essential to fulfilling job responsibilities. The role typically requires the ability to remain in a seated or standing position for extended periods. It also involves tasks that may require manual dexterity, such as using hands for handling tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms. Effective verbal communication and auditory capacity are vital.
There are occasional requirements to stand, walk, and to lift or move items, with accommodations made as needed for varying physical capabilities. We prioritize a workplace inclusive of those with different physical abilities and are committed to making reasonable adjustments in line with ADA guidelines.
Vision requirements for this role include clarity of vision at close and long distances, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Additionally, the position may involve working at heights, with safety measures and accessible options provided as necessary.
Additional Information
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The Nashville Symphony prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
The Nashville Symphony is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which maintains that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. If you have questions concerning the Nashville Symphony’s compliance with Title VI, please contact CFO Marye Walker Lewis.
This company is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and company policy, smoking is prohibited in enclosed areas of company property.