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How much do event rigging jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for event rigging in West Hartford, CT is $63,817.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,800.00 and $76,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is event rigging?

Event rigging refers to the process of installing and securing equipment such as lighting, audio systems, video screens, and scenic elements in venues for concerts, conferences, and other events. Rigging professionals use specialized hardware and techniques to safely suspend and support these elements from the venue’s structure. Proper rigging ensures that equipment is safely positioned and that the event runs smoothly while maintaining safety standards for both crew and attendees.

What is the difference between Event Rigging vs Stage Rigging?

AspectEvent RiggingStage Rigging
CertificationsRigging certifications, OSHA safety trainingRigging certifications, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentConcerts, festivals, corporate eventsTheatrical productions, concerts, theater
Industry UsageEvent planning, entertainment industryPerforming arts, theater productions

Event Rigging and Stage Rigging share similar skills and certifications, but they differ mainly in work environment and application. Event Rigging focuses on temporary setups for live events like concerts and festivals, while Stage Rigging is centered on theatrical productions and permanent stage setups. Both roles require safety certifications and experience with rigging equipment, but their specific contexts and environments distinguish them.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event rigger?

To thrive as an Event Rigger, you need a solid understanding of physics, mechanical principles, and safety regulations, often supported by relevant training or certifications like Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP). Familiarity with rigging hardware, hoists, motor controllers, and load calculation software is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for ensuring safe and efficient setups. These skills and qualities are vital to prevent accidents, support complex productions, and maintain safety standards in live event environments.

What are some common challenges faced by event rigging professionals during large-scale productions?

Event rigging professionals often encounter challenges such as meeting tight setup deadlines, adapting to last-minute changes in event layouts, and ensuring all equipment meets strict safety standards. Coordinating with lighting, audio, and stage design teams requires clear communication and flexibility, especially when working in venues with unique structural limitations. Staying current with safety regulations and best practices is essential for managing both the technical and collaborative aspects of the job.
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Infographic showing various Event Rigging job openings in West Hartford, CT as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 51% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,817 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

Fine Arts Center Theatre Assistant

Connecticut State Community College

Waterbury, CT • On-site

$37.74/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

About CT StateConnecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.
For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Position DetailsPosted:  May 29, 2026
Level: Educational Assistant
Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Anticipated Start Date: July 2026
Work Location: CT State Naugatuck Valley 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by June 10, 2026.Position Summary

Assists the Fine Arts Center Technical Coordinator in the safe use of technical facilities of the college’s Fine Arts Center.  Assists the Fine Arts Center Technical Coordinator in overseeing the use of the theatre facilities by on campus organizations as well as organizations that rent the Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Fine Arts Center Technical Coordinator, the Fine Arts Center Theatre Assistant is responsible for assisting the Fine Arts Center Technical Coordinator in carrying out the technical requirements of internally and externally produced events held in the Fine Arts Center as well as maintaining the technical facilities and equipment through effective performance in these essential duties:
Key responsibilities include:

  • Use of lighting, sound and rigging systems.
  • Assistance to lighting designer with plot, cue and fixture adjustments.
  • Maintenance of theatre equipment, facilities, technical systems, and stage rigging including inspection of floor supported and suspended rigging of technical equipment.
  • Operation of lighting and sound systems for internally and externally produced events which do not have a technical staff or supervision of system operators for events which do have a technical staff.
  • Assisting in pre-production planning and organizing including: consultation with production managers of incoming groups, coordinating use of technical facilities of overlapping events, consultation with Office of Facilities Scheduling & Events Planning staff.
  • Monitor use of scenery and other equipment to ensure use of equipment meets all safety and fire regulations.
  • Position may include certification in specific technical areas as verified by the Fine Arts Center Technical Coordinator.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in an appropriately related field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Organization/logistical skills.
  • Documentation skills.
  • Knowledge and skills in safety technologies.
  • Detailed knowledge of technical theatre production methods.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in tutoring and advising Theater students.
  • Experience in Educational Theater.
  • Professional and/or Community Theater experience
Salary 
  • $37.74 hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

  • A cover letter
  • A current resume
In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.
Important Notes:
  • Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
  • Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted.
  • Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
  • CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
  • Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

  • Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
  • Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu.

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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