Portland, OR · On-site
$28/hr
... festivals, and other live events in Ridgefield, Vancouver and Portland. We provide labor to large ... structures, rigging, and rapidly changing conditions. Communication may occur through spoken ...
Portland, OR · On-site
$28/hr
... festivals, and other live events in Ridgefield, Vancouver and Portland. We provide labor to large ... structures, rigging, and rapidly changing conditions. Communication may occur through spoken ...
| Aspect | Festival Rigging | Stage Rigging |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Rigging certifications, OSHA training | Rigging certifications, OSHA training |
| Work Environment | Outdoor festival sites, temporary setups | Indoor theaters, concert halls, permanent venues |
| Employer & Industry | Event production companies, festivals | Theater companies, concert venues |
| Common Search/Comparison | Festival Rigging vs Stage Rigging |
Festival rigging and stage rigging share similar skills and certifications, but festival rigging focuses on outdoor, temporary setups for festivals, while stage rigging involves indoor, permanent or semi-permanent venues. Both roles require safety certifications and involve working with rigging equipment, but their environments and specific applications differ.
Description
Do you love being around live entertainment? If you have a strong work ethic, a "can-do" attitude and want to play a role in setting the stage for some of the most successful events in our industry, we have a great opportunity for you!
We're hiring General Stagehands to support concert tours, festivals, and other live events in Ridgefield, Vancouver and Portland. We provide labor to large and small venues and work with some of the biggest production companies in the business.
Work Schedule:
This is a seasonal, as needed, on-call position. Hours will vary, (including nights, weekends and holidays), and there is no minimum guarantee of hours per week, month, etc. (Our season generally runs through September.)
Candidates with previous experience and open availability throughout the season are preferred.
Rhino Staging was founded in 1991 with a simple philosophy of doing things right and treating people well. This recipe for success has enabled us to become the leading provider of the safest, most proficient, professional stage crews for live events nationwide. We've pioneered many positive changes in the entertainment industry over the years and will continue to do so through our commitment to integrity, safety and professional development.
Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Other Requirements:
If you feel you would be a great fit for this position and align with our mission to be the best at what we do, we invite you to submit an application. (Incomplete and out-of-region applications may not be considered.)
The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.
This position is not eligible for stocks and/or stock options.
Rhino Admin, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact hr@rhinostaging.com.
We participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on the "E-Verify" logo.
*Essential Communication Functions: The role requires the ability to receive, understand, and respond to safety-critical instructions in dynamic, high-risk environments. Crew members must communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers while working around heavy equipment, elevated structures, rigging, and rapidly changing conditions. Communication may occur through spoken English, written English, ASL, text-based systems, visual cues, or other reasonable accommodations. Certain tasks occur in fast-moving contexts where only immediate verbal comprehension in English is operationally feasible because no alternative communication method can be used without creating delay or increasing safety risk. The employee must be able to perform these essential communication functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using any effective method applicable to the task.
