[ref. e8997721] Union Stagehand|Part-time| XL Center

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:

The Union Stagehands are hourly paid positions, according to job assignments (ex: hands, riggers, loaders, etc). Primarily responsible with assembling, disassembling, and operation of stage equipment.

This role will pay an hourly rate between $29.09 to $51.43

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue:

The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses.

The XL Center is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers.

The XL Center entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others.

The XL Center will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload props and materials from truck dock
• Set up lighting, props, and microphones
• Move and rearrange furniture
• Set up musical equipment
• Clean up stage and backstage area before and after performances
• Report to the Union Steward upon arrival to work for an event
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Employee must be at least 18 years old
• High School diploma or GED (or any equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Prior customer service experience is preferred
• Access to reliable transportation
• Knowledge and experience in proper handling of theatrical tools, equipment, & systems
• Must be able to work shifts including nights, weekends and holidays dependent on events schedule
• Physical ability to lift & carry heavy loads, walk, stand, sit, crouch, bend, stretch, and reach
• Stand and walk for four to six hours at a time
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Can communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Must be comfortable multi-tasking and working in a fast paced environment

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.