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Field Technician / Freelancer (DC)

Hyattsville, MD · On-site

$20 - $35/hr

Lighting, rigging, leadership experience are a plus. What you should know: This position is temporary/freelance basis, with opportunities to move to full time work. Events are primary located in the ...

MrBeast

Set Technician

Greenville, NC · On-site

Advanced rigging and specialty camera build experience * Experience leading freelance crews or mentoring junior technicians Benefits The Perks, Why Work On the MrBeast Team We are redefining what ...

MOD Worldwide, LLC

Motion Designer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

FREELANCE : We are seeking a part-time freelance #animator , specializing in 2D and 3D animation ... Red Giant Trapcode (Particular, etc) , DUIK rigging tools, Mocha tracking. Adobe Premiere, Adobe ...

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MrBeast

Equipment Operations Lead

Greenville, NC

Coordinate basic equipment repairs, cable management, rigging support, wireless systems, and camera ... Train, certify, and support full-time, part-time, and freelance equipment users What We're Looking ...

Emerson College

Overhire Stage Hand

Boston, MA

$27/hr

The Office of the Arts is seeking professional, experienced, and dependable freelance theatrical ... Theatrical carpenters, fly rail operators, and riggers * Audio technicians and operators * Wardrobe ...

Emerson College

Overhire Stage Hand

Boston, MA · On-site

$27/hr

The Office of the Arts is seeking professional, experienced, and dependable freelance theatrical ... Theatrical carpenters, fly rail operators, and riggers * Audio technicians and operators * Wardrobe ...

AV Concepts

Freelance Project Manager

Tempe, AZ · On-site +1

General knowledge of lighting and rigging plots needed, as is proficiency with design tools including AutoCAD and Vectorworks. * The Project Manager position requires well-rounded knowledge of ...

AV Concepts

Freelance Project Manager

Tempe, AZ · On-site

General knowledge of lighting and rigging plots needed, as is proficiency with design tools including AutoCAD and Vectorworks. * The Project Manager position requires well-rounded knowledge of ...

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Cornerstone

Labor Coordinator

American Fork, UT · On-site

... rigging, staging, and production services. This position oversees labor sourcing, scheduling ... Source, recruit, and secure qualified technicians, freelancers, stagehands, and specialty labor for ...

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Now Hiring: Freelance Event & Production Crew

Odeum Labor Services

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$25 - $45/hr

Temporary

Posted yesterday

Job description

Now Hiring: Freelance Event & Production Crew – Los Angeles, CA

Pay: $25–$45/hr (based on role & experience) Start: June 2026 | Freelance, Project-Based Work

Who We Are

Odeum Labor Services (OLS) is a national provider of skilled labor for live events, theater, immersive experiences, and experiential builds. Founded through the merger of Mind the Gap Labor Services and TINC Productions, we bring more than 30 years of expertise to every project.

Our crews support everything from theatrical builds and concerts to large-scale marketing activations, corporate events, and immersive experiences. We install scenic and technical elements such as staging, lighting, sound, temporary structures, event furniture, and branded environments.

At OLS, we believe projects succeed when crews are respected, fairly paid, and properly supported. Our in-house project managers handle logistics and communication — so our freelance professionals can focus on delivering exceptional work on-site.

We don’t just fill shifts. We build crews.

Roles We’re Hiring:

  • Carpenters
  • Finish Carpenters
  • Riggers
  • Stagehand
  • Loaders
  • Electricians
  • Forklift Operators

What You’ll Need

  • Prior experience in live events, scenic installs, or production labor
  • Transportation to and from job sites in the Los Angeles, CA area
  • Professional attitude and reliability
  • OSHA or equipment certs are a plus (not required)

Why Work With Odeum?

  • Competitive pay: $25–$45/hour
  • Straightforward communication & scheduling
  • Real project support from a team that’s been on-site
  • Opportunity for ongoing work across the region

Apply Today

Email your resume, availability, and location to: Jobs@OdeumLabor.com

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Odeum Labor Services (OLS) was born from the backstage world. Founded in 2024 through the merger of Mind the Gap and Tinc Productions labor divisions, we bring 30 years of "in the trenches" experience to the market. We provide the skilled technicians, leads, and crews that make events, permanent installations, and brand activations happen.