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Position Overview The Local Stage Crew provides a wide variety technical and production support to touring shows and artists at the direction of touring road crews and WAC / AMP's Production ...

Position Overview The Local Stage Crew provides a wide variety technical and production support to touring shows and artists at the direction of touring road crews and WAC / AMP's Production ...

In consultation with Operations team and/or designated symphony crew heads, plan work flow for all ... Maintain the inventory of all stage, touring, and production equipment and regularly consult with ...

In consultation with Operations team and/or designated symphony crew heads, plan work flow for all ... Maintain the inventory of all stage, touring, and production equipment and regularly consult with ...

Ensure the stage crew maintains the stage and work area for events while ensuring adherence to all SFFD, OSHA, and ADA requirements in addition to the safety of all local and touring staff, artists ...

Stage Hand - 2026

Bend, OR · On-site

$20/hr

... staff and touring crews • Lift, carry, move, and position equipment and materials safely • Follow direction from the Stage Crew Chief, Stage Manager, and production leadership • Work ...

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Our full scope of services includes comprehensive productions for live entertainment, touring acts ... stage crew and personnel. Lifting and physical work are required. * Must possess a basic ...

Manages members of the Production crew and stagehands * Ensure that the tour hasrequireditems needed to perform the show(s) * Work with touring Stage Manager and/or Production Manager to ensure a ...

Stage Hand

New Bedford, MA · On-site

$21/hr

... Stage Crew Members to join our production team on a rolling basis. This open listing seeks ... Soft goods, risers, drapery, and related infrastructure * Assist touring crews, production staff ...

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How much do touring stage crew jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for touring stage crew in the United States is $13.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a touring stage crew?

A Touring Stage Crew job involves setting up, maintaining, and taking down stage equipment for live performances on the road. Crew members handle lighting, sound, rigging, and stage design to ensure smooth show operations. They travel with the production team, often working long hours and adapting to different venues. Strong teamwork, technical skills, and physical endurance are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the touring stage crew position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Touring Stage Crew member, you need hands-on experience with stage setup, lighting, sound equipment, and basic carpentry or rigging skills, often supported by a high school diploma or technical certification. Familiarity with tools like audio consoles, lighting boards, and stage machinery is typically required, and OSHA safety certifications can be advantageous. Physical stamina, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and flexibility are valuable soft skills in this fast-paced environment. These competencies ensure efficient show operations, team safety, and adaptability to the unpredictable demands of touring productions.

What is a typical work schedule like for members of a touring stage crew?

As a Touring Stage Crew member, your work schedule is highly variable and often includes long, irregular hours that depend on the tour itinerary and performance schedule. Workdays may involve early mornings for load-ins, late nights for load-outs, and extensive travel between venues by bus or truck. You will regularly work alongside other crew members, artists, and local venue staff to ensure timely, safe, and efficient show setups and breakdowns. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing conditions are key traits for success in this dynamic work environment.

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Infographic showing various Touring Stage Crew job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, and 19% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $28,317 per year, or $13.6 per hour.

Student Employee, VRCFA Stage Crew 26-27 Academic Year

Portsmouth, OH • On-site

Shawnee State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees

$11/hr

Part-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Salary: $11.00 Hourly
Location : 940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: POS-683
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: AEM-Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 5/9/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts Stage Crew provides technical and backstage support for concerts, theatrical productions, university programs, community events, touring productions, lectures, meetings, and other events presented at or utilizing the VRCFA.
This is an as-needed, event-based position with no guaranteed number of hours per week. Work opportunities are determined by the VRCFA event schedule and production requirements. Hours may vary considerably from week to week and throughout the year.
Stage Crew members work under the supervision of the VRCFA Production Manager and assist in providing a safe, professional, and efficient environment for visiting artists, university productions, rental clients, and audiences.
POSITION SUMMARY, ROUTINE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist with load-in, setup, operation, changeover, and load-out of performances and events.
  • Load and unload trucks containing scenery, lighting, audio equipment, musical instruments, road cases, and other production equipment.
  • Set up and strike staging, platforms, risers, orchestra equipment, chairs, tables, music stands, curtains, and other event equipment.
  • Assist with the installation, focusing, cabling, operation, and removal of theatrical lighting equipment.
  • Assist with audio equipment, including microphones, speakers, monitors, consoles, cabling, stands, and related equipment.
  • Assist with scenery, props, soft goods, projection/video equipment, and other production elements.
  • Serve as deck crew, running crew, spotlight operator, lighting assistant, audio assistant, stagehand, or other backstage position during performances.
  • Assist VRCFA staff and visiting touring personnel with production requirements.
  • Perform stage changeovers during concerts and other live events.
  • Assist with maintaining clean and organized stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, control areas, shops, loading areas, and equipment storage spaces.
  • Properly handle, transport, and store VRCFA and Shawnee State University equipment.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Registered full-time SSU student
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and follow instructions
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
  • Follow SSU dress code policy

This position is not eligible for benefits.